COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Henry County: larger FARS fatality book
Henry County (GA) holds a larger FARS book (232, #264 of 3,137) with 28 latest-year deaths.
- 232
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 28
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 11.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Henry County ranks #264 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (232 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Henry County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Henry County carries a top-third fatality book (232 across 2016-2023, #264 of 3,137) at 11.0/100k.
- #1,661 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #264 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #99 of 122
- in GA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost HENRY-151 · Henry 11.0/100k · #1,661 of 2,328
Henry County · 11.0/100k · increasing
- AVG 11.0/100k
- YOY #1,661 of 2,328
- RATE 232 book
- RANK Increasing
- BOOK near Clark
- TREND -46.6% vs GA
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 → · Georgia state profile →
Henry County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Henry
Henry County
11 per 100k
- Clark
Clark County
11 per 100k
- Gloucester
Gloucester County
11 per 100k
- Lake
Lake County
11 per 100k
- Luzerne
Luzerne County
11 per 100k
What this shows Henry County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Henry County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Henry County is 47% 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 Georgia, Henry County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 20.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Henry County's rate and the state average is 9.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Candler County, at 36.2 per 100,000 (a difference of 25.2). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: McIntosh County (78.3), Bleckley County (48.1), Towns County (46.0), Dooly County (45.5), Brantley County (43.5), Peach County (41.7), Heard County (41.5), Habersham County (41.0), Chattooga County (39.6), Cook County (39.5), Pike County (39.1), Decatur County (37.8), Murray County (36.6), Candler County (36.2).
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
11 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 71% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Henry County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (11.0 here), outside Georgia.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (232 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
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
- Georgia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for GA
- 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 GA counties
- CLARK County, NV fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- GLOUCESTER County, NJ fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- LAKE County, IN fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- LUZERNE County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Henry County, Georgia?
Henry County recorded 232 total traffic fatalities across 208 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 28 fatalities. The county averages approximately 25.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Henry County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (208 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Henry County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Georgia 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 11.0 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 Henry County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Henry County ranks #1,661 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #99 of 122 rated counties in GA, 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 Georgia?
Henry County's per-capita rate of 11.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Georgia county average of 20.6. Visit the Georgia 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.