COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Sumter County: larger FARS fatality book
Sumter County (SC) holds a larger FARS book (191, #339 of 3,137) with 30 latest-year deaths.
- 191
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 30
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 28.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Sumter County ranks #339 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (191 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 (191 across 2016-2023, #339 of 3,137) at 28.8/100k.
- #435 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #339 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #17 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost SUMTER-85 · Sumter 28.8/100k · #435 of 2,328
Sumter County · 28.8/100k · increasing
- AVG 28.8/100k
- YOY #435 of 2,328
- RATE 191 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK 186 crash
- TREND +3.2% vs SC
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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 About the same as 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 South Carolina, Sumter County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Sumter County's rate and the state average is 0.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Georgetown County, at 31.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fairfield County (73.5), Jasper County (56.6), Clarendon County (51.6), Calhoun County (49.3), Bamberg County (46.2), Marion County (45.6), Orangeburg County (44.7), Dillon County (43.3), Darlington County (43.3), Colleton County (41.2), Marlboro County (38.9), Laurens County (37.8), Chester County (34.1), Georgetown County (31.9).
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
29 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 19% 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
- South Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for SC
- 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 SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Sumter County, South Carolina?
Sumter County recorded 191 total traffic fatalities across 186 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 30 fatalities. The county averages approximately 21.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Sumter County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (186 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Sumter County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina 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 28.8 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 Sumter County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Sumter County ranks #435 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #17 of 44 rated counties in SC, 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 South Carolina?
Sumter County's per-capita rate of 28.8 per 100,000 residents is above the South Carolina county average of 27.9. Visit the South Carolina 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.