COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hampden County: larger FARS fatality book
Hampden County (MA) holds a larger FARS book (353, #154 of 3,137) with 42 latest-year deaths.
- 353
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 42
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 9.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Hampden County ranks #154 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (353 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Hampden County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hampden County carries a top-third fatality book (353 across 2016-2023, #154 of 3,137) at 9.1/100k.
- #1,848 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #154 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #2 of 13
- in MA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost HAMPDEN-13 · Hampden 9.1/100k · #1,848 of 2,328
Hampden County · 9.1/100k · increasing
- FARS 9.1/100k
- NHTSA #1,848 of 2,328
- MILE 353 book
- POST Increasing
- BAND near Cherokee
- VOL +55.7% vs MA
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Massachusetts state profile →
Hampden County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Hampden
Hampden County
9 per 100k
- Cherokee
Cherokee County
9 per 100k
- Harford
Harford County
9 per 100k
- Lancaster
Lancaster County
9 per 100k
- Monterey
Monterey County
9 per 100k
What this shows Hampden County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Hampden County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hampden 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 13 rated counties in Massachusetts, Hampden County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 5.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hampden County's rate and the state average is 3.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Franklin County, at 9.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Franklin County (9.9), Bristol County (7.2), Berkshire County (7.1), Plymouth County (6.7), Hampshire County (5.5), Barnstable County (5.2), Worcester County (5.2), Norfolk County (5.1), Dukes County (4.8, limited data), Essex County (4.7), Suffolk County (2.9), Middlesex County (2.6).
Hampden County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
9 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 79% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Hampden County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (9.1 here), outside Massachusetts.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (353 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Hampden County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hampden County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Massachusetts statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for MA
- 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 HLetter index including MA counties
- CHEROKEE County, GA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- HARFORD County, MD fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- LANCASTER County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- MONTEREY County, CA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
Hampden County recorded 353 total traffic fatalities across 327 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 42 fatalities. The county averages approximately 39.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hampden County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (327 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hampden County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Massachusetts may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hampden County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hampden 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 Hampden County?
Hampden County has a fatality rate of 9.1 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Hampden County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hampden County ranks #1,848 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 13 rated counties in MA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hampden County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Hampden County's per-capita rate of 9.1 per 100,000 residents is above the Massachusetts county average of 5.8. Visit the Massachusetts state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hampden 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.