COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Talladega County: larger FARS fatality book
Talladega County (AL) holds a larger FARS book (182, #352 of 3,137) with 21 latest-year deaths.
- 182
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 21
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 25.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Talladega County ranks #352 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (182 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Talladega County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Talladega County carries a top-third fatality book (182 across 2016-2023, #352 of 3,137) at 25.9/100k.
- #554 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #352 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #25 of 61
- in AL by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost TALLADEGA-12 · Talladega 25.9/100k · #554 of 2,328
Talladega County · 25.9/100k · stable
- BAND 25.9/100k
- VOL #554 of 2,328
- AVG 182 book
- YOY Stable
- RATE 165 crash
- RANK -1.4% vs AL
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How does Talladega County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Talladega 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 Alabama, Talladega County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 26.3 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Talladega County's rate and the state average is 0.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crenshaw County, at 38.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 12.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Conecuh County (71.6), Winston County (55.1), Marengo County (53.5), Chambers County (52.8), Dallas County (49.8), Choctaw County (49.0), Coosa County (48.7), Cleburne County (44.8), Clarke County (44.8), Barbour County (44.7), Butler County (43.5), Cherokee County (39.0), Lawrence County (38.8), Crenshaw County (38.2).
Talladega County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
26 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 24% 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 Talladega County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Talladega County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Alabama statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for AL
- 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 TLetter index including AL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Talladega County, Alabama?
Talladega County recorded 182 total traffic fatalities across 165 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 21 fatalities. The county averages approximately 20.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Talladega County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (165 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Talladega County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Alabama may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Talladega County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Talladega County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Talladega County?
Talladega County has a fatality rate of 25.9 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 Talladega County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Talladega County ranks #554 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #25 of 61 rated counties in AL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Talladega County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Talladega County's per-capita rate of 25.9 per 100,000 residents is below the Alabama county average of 26.3. Visit the Alabama state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Talladega 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.