COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hancock County, Illinois
Road fatality data for Hancock County (IL). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 17
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 2
- Latest Year Deaths
- 11.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Hancock County ranks #1,585 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #59 of 81 rated counties in IL. Hancock County's fatality rate of 11.6 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,585 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #59 of 81
- in IL by rate
- 68%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Hancock County, Illinois recorded 17 total road fatalities across 17 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 2 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 1.9 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 11.6 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Hancock County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Illinois state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Hancock County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Hancock County's 17-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
17
Latest Year
2
Avg Annual
1.9
Rate per 100K
11.6
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Hancock County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hancock County is 39% safer 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 Illinois, Hancock County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 19.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hancock County's rate and the state average is 7.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Ford County, at 30.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 18.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Mason County (55.9), Pike County (55.8), Cumberland County (48.7), Montgomery County (47.0), Lawrence County (40.5), Saline County (39.3), Richland County (38.7), Iroquois County (38.3), Bond County (36.5), Union County (36.0), Ogle County (31.2), Jefferson County (30.3), Ford County (30.2), Stephenson County (30.2).
Hancock County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
12 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 68% of 2,328 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Hancock County's rate vs. the Illinois state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hancock County, Illinois?
Hancock County recorded 17 total traffic fatalities across 17 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 2 fatalities. The county averages approximately 1.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hancock County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Hancock County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Illinois may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hancock County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hancock County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Hancock County?
Hancock County has a fatality rate of 11.6 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Hancock County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Hancock County ranks #1,585 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #59 of 81 rated counties in IL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hancock County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Hancock County's per-capita rate of 11.6 per 100,000 residents is below the Illinois county average of 19.0. Visit the Illinois state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hancock 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.