COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Sumter County: larger FARS fatality book
Sumter County (FL) holds a larger FARS book (203, #313 of 3,137) with 22 latest-year deaths.
- 203
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 22
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 14.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Sumter County ranks #313 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (203 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Sumter County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Sumter County carries a top-third fatality book (203 across 2016-2023, #313 of 3,137) at 14.5/100k.
- #1,321 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #313 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #46 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost SUMTER-119-F · Sumter 14.5/100k · #1,321 of 2,328
Sumter County · 14.5/100k · increasing
- POST 14.5/100k
- BAND #1,321 of 2,328
- VOL 203 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 181 crash
- RATE -39.8% vs FL
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How does Sumter County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Sumter County is 40% 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 Florida, Sumter County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Sumter County's rate and the state average is 9.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Bradford County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 21.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Hardee County (58.2), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Gulf County (38.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Bradford County (35.9).
Sumter County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
15 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 56% 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 Sumter County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Sumter County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Sumter County, Florida?
Sumter County recorded 203 total traffic fatalities across 181 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 22 fatalities. The county averages approximately 22.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Sumter County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (181 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Sumter County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Sumter County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Sumter 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 Sumter County?
Sumter County has a fatality rate of 14.5 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.
Where does Sumter County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Sumter County ranks #1,321 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #46 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Sumter County compare to the rest of Florida?
Sumter County's per-capita rate of 14.5 per 100,000 residents is below the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Sumter 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.