COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Orangeburg County: higher-rate fatality band
Orangeburg County (SC) is in the higher per-capita third: 44.7/100k (#137 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 308
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 37
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 44.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Orangeburg County ranks #137 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (44.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Orangeburg County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Orangeburg County sits in the higher-rate third at 44.7 per 100k (#137 of 2,328), #7 of 44 in SC.
- #137 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #186 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #7 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost ORANGEBURG-7 · Orangeburg 44.7/100k · #137 of 2,328
Orangeburg County · 44.7/100k · increasing
- RANK 44.7/100k
- BOOK #137 of 2,328
- TREND 308 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 280 crash
- VS-ST +60.2% vs SC
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How does Orangeburg County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Orangeburg County is 60% 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 South Carolina, Orangeburg County ranks 7 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Orangeburg County's rate and the state average is 16.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Marion County, at 45.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fairfield County (73.5), Jasper County (56.6), Clarendon County (51.6), Calhoun County (49.3), Bamberg County (46.2), Marion County (45.6), Dillon County (43.3), Darlington County (43.3), Colleton County (41.2), Marlboro County (38.9), Laurens County (37.8), Chester County (34.1), Georgetown County (31.9), Saluda County (31.4).
Orangeburg County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
45 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 6% 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 Orangeburg County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Orangeburg County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- South Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for SC
- 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 SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Orangeburg County, South Carolina?
Orangeburg County recorded 308 total traffic fatalities across 280 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 37 fatalities. The county averages approximately 34.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Orangeburg County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (280 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Orangeburg County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Orangeburg County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County has a fatality rate of 44.7 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Orangeburg County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Orangeburg County ranks #137 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #7 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Orangeburg County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Orangeburg County's per-capita rate of 44.7 per 100,000 residents is above the South Carolina county average of 27.9. Visit the South Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Orangeburg 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.