COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Androscoggin County: larger FARS fatality book
Androscoggin County (ME) holds a larger FARS book (94, #761 of 3,137) with 13 latest-year deaths.
- 94
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 13
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 11.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Stable
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Androscoggin County ranks #761 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (94 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Androscoggin County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Androscoggin County carries a top-third fatality book (94 across 2016-2023, #761 of 3,137) at 11.4/100k.
- #1,600 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #761 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #9 of 15
- in ME by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost ANDROSCOGGIN · Androscoggin 11.4/100k · #1,600 of 2,328
Androscoggin County · 11.4/100k · stable
- AVG 11.4/100k
- YOY #1,600 of 2,328
- RATE 94 book
- RANK Stable
- BOOK 90 crash
- TREND -1.8% vs ME
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How does Androscoggin County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Androscoggin 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 Maine, Androscoggin County ranks 9 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 11.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Androscoggin County's rate and the state average is 0.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Somerset County, at 11.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Hancock County (17.7), Piscataquis County (17.2), Lincoln County (16.4), Franklin County (16.2), Oxford County (13.4), Washington County (12.7), Penobscot County (12.2), Somerset County (11.7), Kennebec County (9.4), Aroostook County (8.9), York County (8.2), Waldo County (7.4), Cumberland County (6.4), Knox County (4.9).
Androscoggin County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 69% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Androscoggin County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Androscoggin County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Maine statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for ME
- 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 ALetter index including ME counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Androscoggin County, Maine?
Androscoggin County recorded 94 total traffic fatalities across 90 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 13 fatalities. The county averages approximately 10.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Androscoggin County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (90 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Androscoggin County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maine may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Androscoggin County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Androscoggin County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Androscoggin County?
Androscoggin County has a fatality rate of 11.4 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Androscoggin County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Androscoggin County ranks #1,600 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #9 of 15 rated counties in ME, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Androscoggin County compare to the rest of Maine?
Androscoggin County's per-capita rate of 11.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Maine county average of 11.6. Visit the Maine state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Androscoggin 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.