COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Road fatality data for Clinton County (PA). Data period: 2016-2023.

54
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
6
Latest Year Deaths
16.0
Per 100k Residents
Increasing
Trend

The verdict

Clinton County's fatality rate of 16.0 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.

44%
of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
11.4/100k
Pennsylvania county average
Increasing
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Clinton County, Pennsylvania recorded 54 total road fatalities across 51 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 6 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 6.0 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 16.0 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 (51 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Clinton County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Pennsylvania 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County's 54-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

54

Latest Year

6

Avg Annual

6.0

Rate per 100K

16.0

Trend

↑ Increasing

How does Clinton County compare?

Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.

Clinton County
16.0 per 100k
Pennsylvania county average
11.4 per 100k

Clinton County is 40% 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 15 rated counties in Pennsylvania, Clinton County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 11.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Clinton County's rate and the state average is 4.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Tioga County, at 16.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fulton County (28.3), Susquehanna County (21.5), Bedford County (17.3), Potter County (16.9), Tioga County (16.4), Clearfield County (15.3), Bradford County (15.1), Wayne County (15.0), Perry County (14.8), Fayette County (14.8), Greene County (14.8), Clarion County (14.6), Venango County (14.6), Somerset County (14.0).

Clinton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county

Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population

16 44th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 44% of 2,392 rated counties

Clinton County 0 60 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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03

Clinton County's rate vs. the Pennsylvania state average

030Pennsylvania avg11/100k16/100k
Clinton County's rate vs. the Pennsylvania state average

Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?

Clinton County recorded 54 total traffic fatalities across 51 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.0 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Clinton County?

Despite a comparatively active crash history (51 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Clinton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Pennsylvania may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Clinton County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Clinton 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 Clinton County?

Clinton County has a fatality rate of 16.0 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 Clinton County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?

Clinton County's per-capita rate of 16.0 per 100,000 residents is above the Pennsylvania county average of 11.4. Visit the Pennsylvania state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Clinton 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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