COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Union County, South Carolina
Road fatality data for Union County (SC). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 55
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 26.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Union County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 7 deaths in the latest year.
Union County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Union County ranks #535 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 44 rated counties in SC. Union County's fatality rate of 26.3 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #535 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,293 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #20 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost UNION-87 · Union 26.3/100k · #535 of 2,328
Union County · 26.3/100k · increasing
- CRASH 26.3/100k
- FARS #535 of 2,328
- NHTSA 55 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 50 crash
- BAND -5.7% vs SC
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How does Union County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Union 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, Union County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below 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 Union County's rate and the state average is 1.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Georgetown County, at 31.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 5.6). 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).
Union 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 23% 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 Union County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Union 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 ULetter index including SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Union County, South Carolina?
Union County recorded 55 total traffic fatalities across 50 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Union County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (50 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Union County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Union County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Union 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 Union County?
Union County has a fatality rate of 26.3 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 Union County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Union County ranks #535 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Union County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Union County's per-capita rate of 26.3 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Union 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.