COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Grant County, West Virginia
Road fatality data for Grant County (WV). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 28
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- 28.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Grant County's fatality rate of 28.4 per 100,000 residents puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 10%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 15.7/100k
- West Virginia county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Grant County, West Virginia recorded 28 total road fatalities across 26 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 3 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 3.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 28.4 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Grant County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the West Virginia 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 Grant County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Grant County's 28-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
28
Latest Year
3
Avg Annual
3.1
Rate per 100K
28.4
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Grant County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Grant County is 81% 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 West Virginia, Grant County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 15.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Grant County's rate and the state average is 12.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Braxton County, at 27.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Lewis County (29.7), Braxton County (27.1), Nicholas County (25.7), Hampshire County (24.5), Hardy County (23.9), McDowell County (23.5), Roane County (22.6), Logan County (21.4), Wayne County (21.2), Jackson County (21.0), Boone County (19.4), Lincoln County (19.3), Barbour County (18.9), Monroe County (18.6).
Grant County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
28 10th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 10% of 2,392 rated counties
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
Grant County's rate vs. the West Virginia state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Grant County, West Virginia?
Grant County recorded 28 total traffic fatalities across 26 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Grant County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Grant County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for West Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Grant County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Grant County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Grant County?
Grant County has a fatality rate of 28.4 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
How does Grant County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Grant County's per-capita rate of 28.4 per 100,000 residents is above the West Virginia county average of 15.7. Visit the West Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Grant 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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