COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Sullivan County: larger FARS fatality book
Sullivan County (TN) holds a larger FARS book (170, #391 of 3,137) with 13 latest-year deaths.
- 170
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 8.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Sullivan County ranks #391 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (170 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Sullivan County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Sullivan County carries a top-third fatality book (170 across 2016-2023, #391 of 3,137) at 8.0/100k.
- #1,964 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #391 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #81 of 87
- in TN by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost SULLIVAN-163 · Sullivan 8.0/100k · #1,964 of 2,328
Sullivan County · 8.0/100k · increasing
- CRASH 8.0/100k
- FARS #1,964 of 2,328
- NHTSA 170 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 159 crash
- BAND -62.1% vs TN
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How does Sullivan County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Sullivan County is 62% 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 Tennessee, Sullivan County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Sullivan County's rate and the state average is 13.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is McNairy County, at 30.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 22.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Haywood County (63.5), Crockett County (57.2), Cannon County (46.5), Bledsoe County (46.5), Meigs County (43.8), Jackson County (40.4), Cocke County (40.1), Henderson County (35.6), Campbell County (34.8), Macon County (33.6), Morgan County (32.4), McMinn County (32.3), Hardeman County (31.3), McNairy County (30.6).
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
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 84% 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 Sullivan County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Sullivan County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Tennessee statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for TN
- 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 TN counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
Sullivan County recorded 170 total traffic fatalities across 159 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Sullivan County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (159 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Sullivan County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Tennessee may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Sullivan County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has a fatality rate of 8.0 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 Sullivan County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Sullivan County ranks #1,964 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #81 of 87 rated counties in TN, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Sullivan County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Sullivan County's per-capita rate of 8.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Tennessee county average of 21.1. Visit the Tennessee 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.