COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Stafford County: lower-rate fatality band
Stafford County (VA) is in the lower per-capita third: 6.6/100k (#2,085 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 83
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 11
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 6.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Stafford County ranks #2,085 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (6.6/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Stafford County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Stafford County sits in the lower-rate third at 6.6 per 100k (#2,085 of 2,328), #90 of 105 in VA.
- #2,085 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #876 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #90 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost STAFFORD-179 · Stafford 6.6/100k · #2,085 of 2,328
Stafford County · 6.6/100k · increasing
- YOY 6.6/100k
- RATE #2,085 of 2,328
- RANK 83 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 76 crash
- CAUSE -63.4% vs VA
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How does Stafford County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Stafford County is 63% 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, Stafford County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Stafford County's rate and the state average is 11.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 25.7). 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).
Stafford County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 89% 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 Stafford County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Stafford 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 SLetter index including VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Stafford County, Virginia?
Stafford County recorded 83 total traffic fatalities across 76 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 11 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Stafford County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (76 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Stafford County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Stafford County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Stafford 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 Stafford County?
Stafford County has a fatality rate of 6.6 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Stafford County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Stafford County ranks #2,085 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #90 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Stafford County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Stafford County's per-capita rate of 6.6 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 Stafford 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.