COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Preble County: higher-rate fatality band
Preble County (OH) is in the higher per-capita third: 34.5/100k (#281 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 81
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 14
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 34.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Preble County ranks #281 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (34.5/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Preble County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Preble County sits in the higher-rate third at 34.5 per 100k (#281 of 2,328), #4 of 86 in OH.
- #281 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #894 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #4 of 86
- in OH by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost PREBLE-135 · Preble 34.5/100k · #281 of 2,328
Preble County · 34.5/100k · stable
- FARS 34.5/100k
- NHTSA #281 of 2,328
- MILE 81 book
- POST Stable
- BAND 70 crash
- VOL +142.3% vs OH
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How does Preble County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Preble County is 2.4× 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 Ohio, Preble County ranks 4 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 14.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Preble County's rate and the state average is 20.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Noble County, at 34.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fayette County (38.2), Harrison County (35.3), Noble County (34.9), Pike County (29.6), Gallia County (27.6), Guernsey County (26.3), Vinton County (24.1), Fulton County (23.8), Clinton County (23.8), Hardin County (23.1), Madison County (22.4), Carroll County (22.4), Morgan County (22.0), Hocking County (21.8).
Preble County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
35 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 12% 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 Preble County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Preble County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Ohio statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OH
- 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 OH counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Preble County, Ohio?
Preble County recorded 81 total traffic fatalities across 70 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 14 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Preble County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (70 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Preble County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Ohio may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Preble County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Preble County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Preble County?
Preble County has a fatality rate of 34.5 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 Preble County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Preble County ranks #281 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #4 of 86 rated counties in OH, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Preble County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Preble County's per-capita rate of 34.5 per 100,000 residents is above the Ohio county average of 14.2. Visit the Ohio state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Preble 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.