COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hampshire County: lower-rate fatality band
Hampshire County (MA) is in the lower per-capita third: 5.5/100k (#2,173 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 65
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 5.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Hampshire County ranks #2,173 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (5.5/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Hampshire County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hampshire County sits in the lower-rate third at 5.5 per 100k (#2,173 of 2,328), #6 of 13 in MA.
- #2,173 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #1,109 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #6 of 13
- in MA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost HAMPSHIRE-15 · Hampshire 5.5/100k · #2,173 of 2,328
Hampshire County · 5.5/100k · increasing
- RATE 5.5/100k
- RANK #2,173 of 2,328
- BOOK 65 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 62 crash
- PHOTO -5.9% vs MA
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How does Hampshire County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hampshire County is About the same as 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, Hampshire County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 5.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hampshire County's rate and the state average is 0.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Barnstable County, at 5.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Franklin County (9.9), Hampden County (9.1), Bristol County (7.2), Berkshire County (7.1), Plymouth County (6.7), 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).
Hampshire County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
6 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 93% 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 Hampshire County
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- Hampshire County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Massachusetts statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for MA
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with H Letter index including MA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?
Hampshire County recorded 65 total traffic fatalities across 62 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 7.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hampshire County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (62 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hampshire County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Massachusetts may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hampshire County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hampshire 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 Hampshire County?
Hampshire County has a fatality rate of 5.5 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Hampshire County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hampshire County ranks #2,173 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 13 rated counties in MA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hampshire County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Hampshire County's per-capita rate of 5.5 per 100,000 residents is below 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 Hampshire 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.