COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Henry County: higher-rate fatality band
Henry County (KY) is in the higher per-capita third: 31.3/100k (#349 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 33
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 5
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 31.3
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Henry County ranks #349 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (31.3/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Henry County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Henry County sits in the higher-rate third at 31.3 per 100k (#349 of 2,328), #20 of 98 in KY.
- #349 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,892 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #20 of 98
- in KY by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost HENRY-103 · Henry 31.3/100k · #349 of 2,328
Henry County · 31.3/100k · increasing
- CRASH 31.3/100k
- FARS #349 of 2,328
- NHTSA 33 book
- MILE Increasing
- POST 32 crash
- BAND +46.2% vs KY
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How does Henry County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Henry County is 46% 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 Kentucky, Henry 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 Henry County's rate and the state average is 9.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Pike County, at 37.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 6.2). 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).
Henry County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
31 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 15% 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 Henry County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Henry 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 Henry County, Kentucky?
Henry County recorded 33 total traffic fatalities across 32 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 5 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Henry County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Henry County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Kentucky may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Henry County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Henry 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 Henry County?
Henry County has a fatality rate of 31.3 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 Henry County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Henry County ranks #349 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #20 of 98 rated counties in KY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Henry County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Henry County's per-capita rate of 31.3 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 Henry 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.