COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Onslow County: larger FARS fatality book
Onslow County (NC) holds a larger FARS book (187, #349 of 3,137) with 24 latest-year deaths.
- 187
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 24
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 11.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Onslow County ranks #349 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (187 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Onslow County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Onslow County carries a top-third fatality book (187 across 2016-2023, #349 of 3,137) at 11.2/100k.
- #1,641 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #349 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #72 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ONSLOW-133 · Onslow 11.2/100k · #1,641 of 2,328
Onslow County · 11.2/100k · increasing
- AVG 11.2/100k
- YOY #1,641 of 2,328
- RATE 187 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK 176 crash
- TREND -40.3% vs NC
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How does Onslow County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Onslow County is 40% safer 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 North Carolina, Onslow County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Onslow County's rate and the state average is 7.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 17.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), Scotland County (52.4), Montgomery County (49.8), Bertie County (47.3), Halifax County (44.4), Sampson County (41.9), Duplin County (38.4), Warren County (37.2), Alexander County (32.9), Anson County (32.0), Columbus County (31.9), Bladen County (30.5), Gates County (29.0), Edgecombe County (28.7).
Onslow 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 70% 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 Onslow County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Onslow County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- North Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NC
- 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 NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Onslow County, North Carolina?
Onslow County recorded 187 total traffic fatalities across 176 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 24 fatalities. The county averages approximately 20.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Onslow County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (176 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Onslow County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Onslow County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Onslow 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 Onslow County?
Onslow County has a fatality rate of 11.2 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 Onslow County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Onslow County ranks #1,641 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #72 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Onslow County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Onslow County's per-capita rate of 11.2 per 100,000 residents is below the North Carolina county average of 18.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Onslow 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.