COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Randolph County: higher-rate fatality band
Randolph County (IN) is in the higher per-capita third: 33.0/100k (#308 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 45
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 8
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 33.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Randolph County ranks #308 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (33.0/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Randolph County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Randolph County sits in the higher-rate third at 33.0 per 100k (#308 of 2,328), #3 of 84 in IN.
- #308 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,531 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #3 of 84
- in IN by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost RANDOLPH-135 · Randolph 33.0/100k · #308 of 2,328
Randolph County · 33.0/100k · stable
- VS-ST 33.0/100k
- CRASH #308 of 2,328
- FARS 45 book
- NHTSA Stable
- MILE 44 crash
- POST +95.1% vs IN
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How does Randolph County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Randolph County is 95% 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 Indiana, Randolph County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 16.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Randolph County's rate and the state average is 16.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Pulaski County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Spencer County (40.2), Newton County (35.8), Pulaski County (32.3), Whitley County (31.7), Perry County (31.2), Fulton County (29.5), Crawford County (28.7), Montgomery County (28.5), White County (28.1), Jefferson County (27.2), Steuben County (25.8), Brown County (25.6), Greene County (25.6), Jay County (25.0).
Randolph County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
33 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 13% 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 Randolph County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Randolph County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Indiana statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for IN
- 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 RLetter index including IN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Randolph County, Indiana?
Randolph County recorded 45 total traffic fatalities across 44 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 8 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Randolph County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Randolph County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Indiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Randolph County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Randolph County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Randolph County?
Randolph County has a fatality rate of 33.0 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 Randolph County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Randolph County ranks #308 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #3 of 84 rated counties in IN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Randolph County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Randolph County's per-capita rate of 33.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Indiana county average of 16.9. Visit the Indiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Randolph 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.