COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Steuben County: higher-rate fatality band
Steuben County (IN) is in the higher per-capita third: 25.8/100k (#556 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 62
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 25.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Steuben County ranks #556 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (25.8/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Steuben County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Steuben County sits in the higher-rate third at 25.8 per 100k (#556 of 2,328), #12 of 84 in IN.
- #556 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,149 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #12 of 84
- in IN by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost STEUBEN-151 · Steuben 25.8/100k · #556 of 2,328
Steuben County · 25.8/100k · stable
- CAUSE 25.8/100k
- PHOTO #556 of 2,328
- VS-ST 62 book
- CRASH Stable
- FARS 55 crash
- NHTSA +52.5% vs IN
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How does Steuben County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Steuben County is 53% 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, Steuben County ranks 12 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 Steuben County's rate and the state average is 8.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Brown County, at 25.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Spencer County (40.2), Newton County (35.8), Randolph County (33.0), 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), Brown County (25.6), Greene County (25.6), Jay County (25.0).
Steuben County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
26 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 24% 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 Steuben County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Steuben 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 SLetter index including IN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Steuben County, Indiana?
Steuben County recorded 62 total traffic fatalities across 55 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Steuben County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (55 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Steuben County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Indiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Steuben County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Steuben County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Steuben County?
Steuben County has a fatality rate of 25.8 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 Steuben County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Steuben County ranks #556 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #12 of 84 rated counties in IN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Steuben County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Steuben County's per-capita rate of 25.8 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 Steuben 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.