COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Newton County, Missouri
Road fatality data for Newton County (MO). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 131
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 17
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 28.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Newton County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 17 deaths in the latest year.
Newton County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Newton County ranks #465 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #17 of 84 rated counties in MO. Newton County's fatality rate of 28.0 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #465 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #542 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #17 of 84
- in MO by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost NEWTON-145 · Newton 28.0/100k · #465 of 2,328
Newton County · 28.0/100k · increasing
- AVG 28.0/100k
- YOY #465 of 2,328
- RATE 131 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK 118 crash
- TREND +28.5% vs MO
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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 28% 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 Missouri, Newton County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.8 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 6.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Lafayette County, at 30.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Ripley County (74.0), Pemiscot County (54.7), Morgan County (54.6), Barry County (53.9), Lawrence County (51.5), Douglas County (49.1), Ralls County (47.7), Bates County (43.1), New Madrid County (38.9), Bollinger County (37.9), Saline County (34.7), Stone County (33.7), Wright County (30.9), Lafayette County (30.1).
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
28 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 20% 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
- Missouri statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MO
- 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 MO counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Newton County, Missouri?
Newton County recorded 131 total traffic fatalities across 118 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 17 fatalities. The county averages approximately 14.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Newton County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (118 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Newton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Missouri 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 28.0 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 #465 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #17 of 84 rated counties in MO, 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 Missouri?
Newton County's per-capita rate of 28.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Missouri county average of 21.8. Visit the Missouri 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.