COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hawaii County: larger FARS fatality book
Hawaii County (HI) holds a larger FARS book (213, #292 of 3,137) with 15 latest-year deaths.
- 213
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 15
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 7.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Hawaii County ranks #292 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (213 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Hawaii County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hawaii County carries a top-third fatality book (213 across 2016-2023, #292 of 3,137) at 7.2/100k.
- #2,028 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #292 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #2 of 4
- in HI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost HAWAII-1 · Hawaii 7.2/100k · #2,028 of 2,328
Hawaii County · 7.2/100k · increasing
- RANK 7.2/100k
- BOOK #2,028 of 2,328
- TREND 213 book
- CAUSE Increasing
- PHOTO 201 crash
- VS-ST +4.3% vs HI
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Hawaii state profile →
How does Hawaii County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hawaii 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 4 rated counties in Hawaii, Hawaii County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 6.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hawaii County's rate and the state average is 0.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Honolulu County, at 5.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.3). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Maui County (10.4), Honolulu County (5.9), Kauai County (4.1).
Hawaii County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 87% 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 Hawaii County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hawaii County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Hawaii statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for HI
- 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 HI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
Hawaii County recorded 213 total traffic fatalities across 201 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 15 fatalities. The county averages approximately 23.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hawaii County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (201 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hawaii County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Hawaii may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hawaii County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hawaii 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 Hawaii County?
Hawaii County has a fatality rate of 7.2 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Hawaii County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hawaii County ranks #2,028 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 4 rated counties in HI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hawaii County compare to the rest of Hawaii?
Hawaii County's per-capita rate of 7.2 per 100,000 residents is above the Hawaii county average of 6.9. Visit the Hawaii state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hawaii 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.