COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Henderson County, North Carolina
Road fatality data for Henderson County (NC). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 98
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 12
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 10.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Henderson County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 12 deaths in the latest year.
Henderson County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Henderson County ranks #1,750 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #78 of 94 rated counties in NC. Henderson County's fatality rate of 10.1 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #1,750 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #729 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #78 of 94
- in NC by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost HENDERSON-89 · Henderson 10.1/100k · #1,750 of 2,328
Henderson County · 10.1/100k · increasing
- MILE 10.1/100k
- POST #1,750 of 2,328
- BAND 98 book
- VOL Increasing
- AVG 93 crash
- YOY -46.2% vs NC
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How does Henderson County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Henderson County is 46% 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 North Carolina, Henderson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Henderson County's rate and the state average is 8.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 18.6). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Robeson County (55.4), Scotland County (52.4), Montgomery County (49.8), Bertie County (47.3), Halifax County (44.4), Sampson County (41.9), Duplin County (38.4), Warren County (37.2), Alexander County (32.9), Anson County (32.0), Columbus County (31.9), Bladen County (30.5), Gates County (29.0), Edgecombe County (28.7).
Henderson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 75% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Henderson County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Henderson County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- North Carolina statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NC
- 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 NC counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Henderson County, North Carolina?
Henderson County recorded 98 total traffic fatalities across 93 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 12 fatalities. The county averages approximately 10.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Henderson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (93 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Henderson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Henderson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Henderson 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 Henderson County?
Henderson County has a fatality rate of 10.1 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 Henderson County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Henderson County ranks #1,750 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #78 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Henderson County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Henderson County's per-capita rate of 10.1 per 100,000 residents is below the North Carolina county average of 18.8. Visit the North Carolina state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Henderson 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.