COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Rockingham County, Virginia
Road fatality data for Rockingham County (VA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 102
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 15.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Rockingham County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 13 deaths in the latest year.
Rockingham County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Rockingham County ranks #1,270 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #54 of 105 rated counties in VA. Rockingham County's fatality rate of 15.0 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,270 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #697 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #54 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost ROCKINGHAM-1 · Rockingham 15.0/100k · #1,270 of 2,328
Rockingham County · 15.0/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 15.0/100k
- PHOTO #1,270 of 2,328
- VS-ST 102 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 95 crash
- NHTSA -16.9% vs VA
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How does Rockingham County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Rockingham County is 17% safer 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 Virginia, Rockingham County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Rockingham County's rate and the state average is 3.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 17.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (83.7), Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3).
Rockingham County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
15 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 54% 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 Rockingham County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Rockingham County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- 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 VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Rockingham County, Virginia?
Rockingham County recorded 102 total traffic fatalities across 95 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Rockingham County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (95 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Rockingham County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Rockingham County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County?
Rockingham County has a fatality rate of 15.0 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Rockingham County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Rockingham County ranks #1,270 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #54 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Rockingham County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Rockingham County's per-capita rate of 15.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Rockingham 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.