COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Sussex County: higher-rate fatality band
Sussex County (VA) is in the higher per-capita third: 83.7/100k (#7 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 67
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 83.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Sussex County ranks #7 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (83.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Sussex County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Sussex County sits in the higher-rate third at 83.7 per 100k (#7 of 2,328), #1 of 105 in VA.
- #7 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,087 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost SUSSEX-183 · Sussex 83.7/100k · #7 of 2,328
Sussex County · 83.7/100k · stable
- AVG 83.7/100k
- YOY #7 of 2,328
- RATE 67 book
- RANK Stable
- BOOK 57 crash
- TREND +363.8% vs VA
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How does Sussex County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Sussex County is 4.7× 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 Virginia, Sussex County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Sussex County's rate and the state average is 65.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Madison County, at 63.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 20.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3), Louisa County (31.7).
Sussex County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
84 Higher than most in the bottom 1% 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 Sussex County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Sussex County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- 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 VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Sussex County, Virginia?
Sussex County recorded 67 total traffic fatalities across 57 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Sussex County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (57 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Sussex County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Sussex County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Sussex County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Sussex County?
Sussex County has a fatality rate of 83.7 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Sussex County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Sussex County ranks #7 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Sussex County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Sussex County's per-capita rate of 83.7 per 100,000 residents is above the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Sussex 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.