COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hampshire County: higher-rate fatality band
Hampshire County (WV) is in the higher per-capita third: 50.7/100k (#85 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 52
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 12
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 50.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Hampshire County ranks #85 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (50.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Hampshire County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hampshire County sits in the higher-rate third at 50.7 per 100k (#85 of 2,328), #1 of 40 in WV.
- #85 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,352 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #1 of 40
- in WV by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost HAMPSHIRE-27 · Hampshire 50.7/100k · #85 of 2,328
Hampshire County · 50.7/100k · increasing
- YOY 50.7/100k
- RATE #85 of 2,328
- RANK 52 book
- BOOK Increasing
- TREND 46 crash
- CAUSE +176.3% vs WV
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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 2.8× 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 West Virginia, Hampshire County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.4 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 Hampshire County's rate and the state average is 32.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Taylor County, at 36.6 per 100,000 (a difference of 14.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Taylor County (36.6), Hardy County (35.1), Summers County (34.5), Boone County (34.0), Monroe County (32.3), Nicholas County (29.0), Grant County (27.5), Logan County (26.0), Mason County (24.2), Wayne County (23.9), Mineral County (22.3), Greenbrier County (21.8), Wyoming County (19.7), Brooke County (18.7).
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
51 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 4% 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
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hampshire County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- West Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WV
- 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 WV counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hampshire County, West Virginia?
Hampshire County recorded 52 total traffic fatalities across 46 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 12 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hampshire County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Hampshire County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for West Virginia 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 50.7 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.
Where does Hampshire County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hampshire County ranks #85 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #1 of 40 rated counties in WV, 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 West Virginia?
Hampshire County's per-capita rate of 50.7 per 100,000 residents is above the West Virginia county average of 18.4. Visit the West Virginia 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.