COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hampton County: higher-rate fatality band
Hampton County (SC) is in the higher per-capita third: 27.6/100k (#479 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 52
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 27.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Hampton County ranks #479 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (27.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Hampton County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hampton County sits in the higher-rate third at 27.6 per 100k (#479 of 2,328), #18 of 44 in SC.
- #479 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,353 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #18 of 44
- in SC by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost HAMPTON-49 · Hampton 27.6/100k · #479 of 2,328
Hampton County · 27.6/100k · stable
- POST 27.6/100k
- BAND #479 of 2,328
- VOL 52 book
- AVG Stable
- YOY 48 crash
- RATE -1.1% vs SC
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How does Hampton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hampton 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 15 rated counties in South Carolina, Hampton County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 27.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hampton County's rate and the state average is 0.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Georgetown County, at 31.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 4.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fairfield County (73.5), Jasper County (56.6), Clarendon County (51.6), Calhoun County (49.3), Bamberg County (46.2), Marion County (45.6), Orangeburg County (44.7), Dillon County (43.3), Darlington County (43.3), Colleton County (41.2), Marlboro County (38.9), Laurens County (37.8), Chester County (34.1), Georgetown County (31.9).
Hampton 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 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 20% 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 Hampton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hampton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- South Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for SC
- 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 SC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hampton County, South Carolina?
Hampton County recorded 52 total traffic fatalities across 48 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hampton County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Hampton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for South Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hampton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hampton County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Hampton County?
Hampton County has a fatality rate of 27.6 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 Hampton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hampton County ranks #479 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #18 of 44 rated counties in SC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hampton County compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Hampton County's per-capita rate of 27.6 per 100,000 residents is below the South Carolina county average of 27.9. Visit the South Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hampton 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.