COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Washington County: larger FARS fatality book
Washington County (PA) holds a larger FARS book (182, #353 of 3,137) with 15 latest-year deaths.
- 182
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 15
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 7.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Stable
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Washington County ranks #353 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (182 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Washington County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Washington County carries a top-third fatality book (182 across 2016-2023, #353 of 3,137) at 7.1/100k.
- #2,037 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #353 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #52 of 63
- in PA by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost WASHINGTON-1 · Washington 7.1/100k · #2,037 of 2,328
Washington County · 7.1/100k · stable
- YOY 7.1/100k
- RATE #2,037 of 2,328
- RANK 182 book
- BOOK Stable
- TREND 174 crash
- CAUSE -46.2% vs PA
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How does Washington County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Washington County is 46% 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 Pennsylvania, Washington County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 13.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Washington County's rate and the state average is 6.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Crawford County, at 17.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 10.0). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fulton County (62.2), Potter County (31.3), Bedford County (23.2), Bradford County (21.8), Susquehanna County (21.0), Huntingdon County (20.7), Franklin County (19.6), Mercer County (19.4), Carbon County (18.3), McKean County (17.7), Wayne County (17.6), Perry County (17.4), Mifflin County (17.4), Crawford County (17.1).
Washington County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 87% 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 Washington County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Washington County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Pennsylvania statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for PA
- 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 WLetter index including PA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Washington County, Pennsylvania?
Washington County recorded 182 total traffic fatalities across 174 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 15 fatalities. The county averages approximately 20.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Washington County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (174 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Washington County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Pennsylvania may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Washington County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Washington County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Washington County?
Washington County has a fatality rate of 7.1 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Washington County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Washington County ranks #2,037 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #52 of 63 rated counties in PA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Washington County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Washington County's per-capita rate of 7.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Pennsylvania county average of 13.2. Visit the Pennsylvania state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Washington 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.