COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Belknap County, New Hampshire
Road fatality data for Belknap County (NH). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 68
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- 11.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
Belknap County's fatality rate of 11.7 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- 66%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 9.9/100k
- New Hampshire county average
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Belknap County, New Hampshire recorded 68 total road fatalities across 64 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 9 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 7.6 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 11.7 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.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (64 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Belknap County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the New Hampshire state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Belknap County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Belknap County's 68-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
68
Latest Year
9
Avg Annual
7.6
Rate per 100K
11.7
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Belknap County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Belknap County is 18% deadlier than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 10 rated counties in New Hampshire, Belknap County ranks 3 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 9.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Belknap County's rate and the state average is 1.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Grafton County, at 9.8 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Coos County (15.6), Carroll County (14.7), Grafton County (9.8), Merrimack County (9.7), Sullivan County (9.1), Cheshire County (8.8), Strafford County (8.3), Rockingham County (6.3), Hillsborough County (5.4).
Belknap County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
12 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 66% of 2,392 rated counties
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Belknap County's rate vs. the New Hampshire state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Belknap County, New Hampshire?
Belknap County recorded 68 total traffic fatalities across 64 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Belknap County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (64 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Belknap County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Hampshire may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Belknap County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Belknap 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 Belknap County?
Belknap County has a fatality rate of 11.7 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.
How does Belknap County compare to the rest of New Hampshire?
Belknap County's per-capita rate of 11.7 per 100,000 residents is above the New Hampshire county average of 9.9. Visit the New Hampshire state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Belknap 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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