COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hardin County: larger FARS fatality book
Hardin County (KY) holds a larger FARS book (152, #444 of 3,137) with 26 latest-year deaths.
- 152
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 26
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 23.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Hardin County ranks #444 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (152 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Hardin County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hardin County carries a top-third fatality book (152 across 2016-2023, #444 of 3,137) at 23.2/100k.
- #672 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #444 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #40 of 98
- in KY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost HARDIN-93 · Hardin 23.2/100k · #672 of 2,328
Hardin County · 23.2/100k · increasing
- RANK 23.2/100k
- BOOK #672 of 2,328
- TREND 152 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 139 crash
- VS-ST +8.4% vs KY
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How does Hardin County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hardin 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 Kentucky, Hardin County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 21.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hardin County's rate and the state average is 1.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Pike County, at 37.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 14.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Breathitt County (54.0), Breckinridge County (52.1), Todd County (48.0), Caldwell County (47.8), Webster County (47.1), Floyd County (46.5), Carroll County (45.5), Butler County (40.4), Simpson County (39.6), Logan County (38.9), Powell County (38.5), Jackson County (38.2), Ohio County (38.1), Pike County (37.5).
Hardin County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
23 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 29% 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 Hardin County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hardin County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Kentucky statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for KY
- 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 KY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hardin County, Kentucky?
Hardin County recorded 152 total traffic fatalities across 139 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 26 fatalities. The county averages approximately 16.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hardin County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (139 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hardin County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Kentucky may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hardin County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hardin 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 Hardin County?
Hardin County has a fatality rate of 23.2 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 Hardin County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hardin County ranks #672 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #40 of 98 rated counties in KY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hardin County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Hardin County's per-capita rate of 23.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Kentucky county average of 21.4. Visit the Kentucky state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hardin 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.