COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hancock County, Maine
Road fatality data for Hancock County (ME). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 94
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 10
- Latest Year Deaths
- 18.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
Hancock County's fatality rate of 18.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- 34%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 11.9/100k
- Maine county average
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Hancock County, Maine recorded 94 total road fatalities across 84 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 10 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 10.4 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 18.4 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.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (84 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hancock County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Maine 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 increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. 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 94-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
94
Latest Year
10
Avg Annual
10.4
Rate per 100K
18.4
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Hancock County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hancock County is 53% deadlier than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in Maine, Hancock County ranks 1 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 11.9 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 6.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Waldo County, at 16.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Waldo County (16.5), Washington County (16.5), Piscataquis County (15.4), Oxford County (14.4), Somerset County (14.2), Franklin County (13.0), Lincoln County (11.8), Kennebec County (10.5), Penobscot County (10.5), Knox County (10.0), Aroostook County (9.5), Androscoggin County (9.1), York County (8.3), Sagadahoc County (6.9).
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
18 34th percentile a lower per-capita rate than 34% of 2,392 rated counties
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Hancock County's rate vs. the Maine state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hancock County, Maine?
Hancock County recorded 94 total traffic fatalities across 84 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 10 fatalities. The county averages approximately 10.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hancock County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (84 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hancock County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maine may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hancock County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hancock 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 Hancock County?
Hancock County has a fatality rate of 18.4 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.
How does Hancock County compare to the rest of Maine?
Hancock County's per-capita rate of 18.4 per 100,000 residents is above the Maine county average of 11.9. Visit the Maine 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) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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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.