Charlotte vs. the County vs. the State: A 2024 Traffic Fatality Comparison
Figures reflect the total number of persons killed in fatal motor vehicle crashes in 2024, as recorded by the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). This differs from fatal crash counts, as a single crash may involve more than one fatality. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents using U.S. Census Bureau population estimates for 2024. Population figures used: North Carolina (11,046,024), Mecklenburg County (1,206,285), Charlotte (943,476)
Chart: Shane Smith Law