COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Grayson County: higher-rate fatality band
Grayson County (KY) is in the higher per-capita third: 33.6/100k (#296 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 73
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 33.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Grayson County ranks #296 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (33.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Grayson County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Grayson County sits in the higher-rate third at 33.6 per 100k (#296 of 2,328), #18 of 98 in KY.
- #296 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #990 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #18 of 98
- in KY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost GRAYSON-85 · Grayson 33.6/100k · #296 of 2,328
Grayson County · 33.6/100k · increasing
- POST 33.6/100k
- BAND #296 of 2,328
- VOL 73 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 69 crash
- RATE +56.9% vs KY
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How does Grayson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Grayson County is 57% deadlier than 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 Kentucky, Grayson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Grayson County's rate and the state average is 12.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Pike County, at 37.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 3.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Breathitt County (54.0), Breckinridge County (52.1), Todd County (48.0), Caldwell County (47.8), Webster County (47.1), Floyd County (46.5), Carroll County (45.5), Butler County (40.4), Simpson County (39.6), Logan County (38.9), Powell County (38.5), Jackson County (38.2), Ohio County (38.1), Pike County (37.5).
Grayson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
34 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 13% of 2,328 rated counties
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 and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Grayson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Grayson County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Kentucky statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for KY
- 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 GLetter index including KY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Grayson County, Kentucky?
Grayson County recorded 73 total traffic fatalities across 69 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 8.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Grayson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (69 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Grayson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Kentucky may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Grayson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Grayson 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 Grayson County?
Grayson County has a fatality rate of 33.6 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Grayson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Grayson County ranks #296 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #18 of 98 rated counties in KY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Grayson County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Grayson County's per-capita rate of 33.6 per 100,000 residents is above the Kentucky county average of 21.4. Visit the Kentucky state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Grayson 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.