COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Pike County: higher-rate fatality band
Pike County (IL) is in the higher per-capita third: 55.8/100k (#53 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 35
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 55.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Pike County ranks #53 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (55.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Pike County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Pike County sits in the higher-rate third at 55.8 per 100k (#53 of 2,328), #2 of 81 in IL.
- #53 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,831 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #2 of 81
- in IL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost PIKE-149 · Pike 55.8/100k · #53 of 2,328
Pike County · 55.8/100k · increasing
- MILE 55.8/100k
- POST #53 of 2,328
- BAND 35 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 31 crash
- YOY +193.5% vs IL
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How does Pike County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Pike County is 2.9× 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 Illinois, Pike County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 19.0 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 Pike County's rate and the state average is 36.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Mason County, at 55.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mason County (55.9), Cumberland County (48.7), Montgomery County (47.0), Lawrence County (40.5), Saline County (39.3), Richland County (38.7), Iroquois County (38.3), Bond County (36.5), Union County (36.0), Ogle County (31.2), Jefferson County (30.3), Ford County (30.2), Stephenson County (30.2), Jo Daviess County (27.6).
Pike County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
56 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 2% 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 Pike County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Pike County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Illinois statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IL
- 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 PLetter index including IL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Pike County, Illinois?
Pike County recorded 35 total traffic fatalities across 31 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Pike County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Pike County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Illinois may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Pike County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Pike 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 Pike County?
Pike County has a fatality rate of 55.8 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 Pike County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Pike County ranks #53 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 81 rated counties in IL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Pike County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Pike County's per-capita rate of 55.8 per 100,000 residents is above the Illinois county average of 19.0. Visit the Illinois state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Pike 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.