COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Sullivan County, Indiana
Road fatality data for Sullivan County (IN). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 31
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 2
- Latest Year Deaths
- 16.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Sullivan County's fatality rate of 16.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- 42%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 15.1/100k
- Indiana county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Sullivan County, Indiana recorded 31 total road fatalities across 26 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 2 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 3.4 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 16.4 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Sullivan County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Indiana state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Sullivan County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Sullivan County's 31-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
31
Latest Year
2
Avg Annual
3.4
Rate per 100K
16.4
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Sullivan County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Sullivan County is About the same as the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Indiana, Sullivan County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Sullivan County's rate and the state average is 1.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Vermillion County, at 19.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Newton County (34.4), Pulaski County (29.9), Scott County (26.8), Spencer County (25.1), Jennings County (24.6), Tipton County (24.3), Harrison County (23.2), Switzerland County (22.0), White County (21.3), Washington County (20.9), Randolph County (20.6), Steuben County (19.8), Starke County (19.8), Vermillion County (19.5).
Sullivan County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
16 42nd percentile a lower per-capita rate than 42% of 2,392 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Sullivan County's rate vs. the Indiana state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Sullivan County, Indiana?
Sullivan County recorded 31 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 2 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Sullivan County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Sullivan County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Indiana may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Sullivan County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Sullivan County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has a fatality rate of 16.4 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.
How does Sullivan County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Sullivan County's per-capita rate of 16.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Indiana county average of 15.1. Visit the Indiana state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Sullivan 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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