COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Scotland County: higher-rate fatality band
Scotland County (NC) is in the higher per-capita third: 52.4/100k (#76 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 103
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 52.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Scotland County ranks #76 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (52.4/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Scotland County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Scotland County sits in the higher-rate third at 52.4 per 100k (#76 of 2,328), #2 of 94 in NC.
- #76 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #691 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #2 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost SCOTLAND-165 · Scotland 52.4/100k · #76 of 2,328
Scotland County · 52.4/100k · increasing
- VOL 52.4/100k
- AVG #76 of 2,328
- YOY 103 book
- RATE Increasing
- RANK 94 crash
- BOOK +179.1% vs NC
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How does Scotland County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Scotland County is 2.8× 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, Scotland County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 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 Scotland County's rate and the state average is 33.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Montgomery County, at 49.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), 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), Swain County (28.7).
Scotland County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
52 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 3% 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 Scotland County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Scotland 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 SLetter index including NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Scotland County, North Carolina?
Scotland County recorded 103 total traffic fatalities across 94 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Scotland County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (94 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Scotland County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Scotland County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Scotland 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 Scotland County?
Scotland County has a fatality rate of 52.4 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 Scotland County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Scotland County ranks #76 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Scotland County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Scotland County's per-capita rate of 52.4 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 Scotland 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.