COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Newton County: higher-rate fatality band
Newton County (IN) is in the higher per-capita third: 35.8/100k (#251 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 43
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 35.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Newton County ranks #251 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (35.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Newton County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Newton County sits in the higher-rate third at 35.8 per 100k (#251 of 2,328), #2 of 84 in IN.
- #251 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,582 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #2 of 84
- in IN by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost NEWTON-111 · Newton 35.8/100k · #251 of 2,328
Newton County · 35.8/100k · increasing
- RANK 35.8/100k
- BOOK #251 of 2,328
- TREND 43 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 41 crash
- VS-ST +111.7% vs IN
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How does Newton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Newton County is 2.1× deadlier than the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 15 rated counties in Indiana, Newton County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 16.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Newton County's rate and the state average is 18.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Randolph County, at 33.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Spencer County (40.2), Randolph County (33.0), Pulaski County (32.3), Whitley County (31.7), Perry County (31.2), Fulton County (29.5), Crawford County (28.7), Montgomery County (28.5), White County (28.1), Jefferson County (27.2), Steuben County (25.8), Brown County (25.6), Greene County (25.6), Jay County (25.0).
Newton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
36 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Newton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Newton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Indiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IN
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with NLetter index including IN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Newton County, Indiana?
Newton County recorded 43 total traffic fatalities across 41 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Newton County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Newton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Indiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Newton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Newton County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Newton County?
Newton County has a fatality rate of 35.8 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Newton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Newton County ranks #251 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 84 rated counties in IN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Newton County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Newton County's per-capita rate of 35.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Indiana county average of 16.9. Visit the Indiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Newton County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.