COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hardee County: higher-rate fatality band
Hardee County (FL) is in the higher per-capita third: 58.2/100k (#44 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 85
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 15
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 58.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Hardee County ranks #44 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (58.2/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Hardee County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hardee County sits in the higher-rate third at 58.2 per 100k (#44 of 2,328), #2 of 65 in FL.
- #44 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #851 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #2 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost HARDEE-49 · Hardee 58.2/100k · #44 of 2,328
Hardee County · 58.2/100k · increasing
- RANK 58.2/100k
- BOOK #44 of 2,328
- TREND 85 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 77 crash
- VS-ST +141.5% vs FL
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How does Hardee County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hardee County is 2.4× 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 Florida, Hardee County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 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 Hardee County's rate and the state average is 34.1 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Dixie County, at 57.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Gulf County (38.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Bradford County (35.9), Holmes County (35.1).
Hardee County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
58 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 2% 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 Hardee County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hardee County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hardee County, Florida?
Hardee County recorded 85 total traffic fatalities across 77 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 15 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hardee County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (77 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hardee County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hardee County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hardee 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 Hardee County?
Hardee County has a fatality rate of 58.2 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 Hardee County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hardee County ranks #44 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hardee County compare to the rest of Florida?
Hardee County's per-capita rate of 58.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hardee 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.