COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Randolph County: larger FARS fatality book
Randolph County (NC) holds a larger FARS book (206, #308 of 3,137) with 33 latest-year deaths.
- 206
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 33
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 22.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Randolph County ranks #308 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (206 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Randolph County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Randolph County carries a top-third fatality book (206 across 2016-2023, #308 of 3,137) at 22.4/100k.
- #704 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #308 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #25 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost RANDOLPH-151 · Randolph 22.4/100k · #704 of 2,328
Randolph County · 22.4/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 22.4/100k
- PHOTO #704 of 2,328
- VS-ST 206 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 197 crash
- NHTSA +19.3% vs NC
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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 19% 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 North Carolina, Randolph County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 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 3.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 6.3). 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).
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
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 30% 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
- 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 RLetter index including NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Randolph County, North Carolina?
Randolph County recorded 206 total traffic fatalities across 197 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 33 fatalities. The county averages approximately 22.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Randolph County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (197 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Randolph County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Randolph County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Randolph 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 Randolph County?
Randolph County has a fatality rate of 22.4 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 #704 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #25 of 94 rated counties in NC, 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 North Carolina?
Randolph County's per-capita rate of 22.4 per 100,000 residents is above 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 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.