COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Northampton County: higher-rate fatality band
Northampton County (VA) is in the higher per-capita third: 25.0/100k (#580 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 36
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 25.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Northampton County ranks #580 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (25.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Northampton County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Northampton County sits in the higher-rate third at 25.0 per 100k (#580 of 2,328), #21 of 105 in VA.
- #580 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,794 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #21 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost NORTHAMPTON- · Northampton 25.0/100k · #580 of 2,328
Northampton County · 25.0/100k · stable
- BAND 25.0/100k
- VOL #580 of 2,328
- AVG 36 book
- YOY Stable
- RATE 30 crash
- RANK +38.5% vs VA
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How does Northampton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Northampton County is 39% 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 Virginia, Northampton County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Northampton County's rate and the state average is 7.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 7.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (83.7), Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3).
Northampton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
25 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 25% 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 Northampton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Northampton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- 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 VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Northampton County, Virginia?
Northampton County recorded 36 total traffic fatalities across 30 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Northampton County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Northampton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Northampton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Northampton County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Northampton County?
Northampton County has a fatality rate of 25.0 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 Northampton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Northampton County ranks #580 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #21 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Northampton County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Northampton County's per-capita rate of 25.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Northampton 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.