COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Oneida County: larger FARS fatality book
Oneida County (NY) holds a larger FARS book (162, #414 of 3,137) with 24 latest-year deaths.
- 162
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 24
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 10.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Oneida County ranks #414 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (162 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Oneida County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Oneida County carries a top-third fatality book (162 across 2016-2023, #414 of 3,137) at 10.5/100k.
- #1,715 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #414 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #27 of 61
- in NY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ONEIDA-65 · Oneida 10.5/100k · #1,715 of 2,328
Oneida County · 10.5/100k · increasing
- MILE 10.5/100k
- POST #1,715 of 2,328
- BAND 162 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 153 crash
- YOY +6.7% vs NY
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How does Oneida County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Oneida County is About the same as 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 New York, Oneida County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 9.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Oneida County's rate and the state average is 0.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Oswego County, at 13.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Columbia County (28.1), Orleans County (20.4), Ontario County (18.7), Seneca County (18.5), Cattaraugus County (17.2), Washington County (16.7), Essex County (16.3), Yates County (16.3), Genesee County (15.6), St Lawrence County (15.0), Allegany County (15.0), Tioga County (14.7), Wayne County (14.3), Oswego County (13.5).
Oneida County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 73% 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 Oneida County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Oneida County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New York statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NY
- 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 OLetter index including NY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Oneida County, New York?
Oneida County recorded 162 total traffic fatalities across 153 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 24 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Oneida County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (153 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Oneida County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New York may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Oneida County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Oneida 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 Oneida County?
Oneida County has a fatality rate of 10.5 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Oneida County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Oneida County ranks #1,715 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #27 of 61 rated counties in NY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Oneida County compare to the rest of New York?
Oneida County's per-capita rate of 10.5 per 100,000 residents is above the New York county average of 9.8. Visit the New York state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Oneida 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.