COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hernando County: larger FARS fatality book
Hernando County (FL) holds a larger FARS book (284, #212 of 3,137) with 47 latest-year deaths.
- 284
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 47
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 22.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Hernando County ranks #212 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (284 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Hernando County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hernando County carries a top-third fatality book (284 across 2016-2023, #212 of 3,137) at 22.1/100k.
- #717 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #212 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #25 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost HERNANDO-53 · Hernando 22.1/100k · #717 of 2,328
Hernando County · 22.1/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 22.1/100k
- PHOTO #717 of 2,328
- VS-ST 284 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 271 crash
- NHTSA -8.3% vs FL
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How does Hernando County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hernando 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 Florida, Hernando County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hernando County's rate and the state average is 2.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Bradford County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 13.8). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Glades County (86.0), Hardee County (58.2), Dixie County (57.3), Madison County (54.0), Calhoun County (52.0), Gadsden County (47.9), Franklin County (47.6), Levy County (45.1), Suwannee County (41.2), Gulf County (38.2), Hamilton County (37.1), Hendry County (36.9), De Soto County (36.1), Bradford County (35.9).
Hernando County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
22 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 31% 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 Hernando County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hernando County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Florida statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for FL
- 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 FL counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hernando County, Florida?
Hernando County recorded 284 total traffic fatalities across 271 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 47 fatalities. The county averages approximately 31.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hernando County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (271 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hernando County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hernando County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hernando 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 Hernando County?
Hernando County has a fatality rate of 22.1 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Hernando County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Hernando County ranks #717 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #25 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hernando County compare to the rest of Florida?
Hernando County's per-capita rate of 22.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Florida county average of 24.1. Visit the Florida state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hernando 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.