COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hertford County, North Carolina
Road fatality data for Hertford County (NC). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 50
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- 15.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
According to NHTSA FARS, Hertford County ranks #1,221 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #50 of 94 rated counties in NC. Hertford County's fatality rate of 15.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,221 of 2,328
- national by fatality rate
- #50 of 94
- in NC by rate
- 52%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Hertford County, North Carolina recorded 50 total road fatalities across 44 reported crashes during the 2016-2023 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 3 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 5.6 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 15.4 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.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Hertford County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the North Carolina state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Hertford County is increasing, which means annual fatalities have risen across the reporting period and may warrant closer attention from local transportation and enforcement agencies. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Hertford County's 50-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
50
Latest Year
3
Avg Annual
5.6
Rate per 100K
15.4
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Hertford County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hertford County is 18% 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, Hertford County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hertford County's rate and the state average is 3.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Edgecombe County, at 28.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 13.3). 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).
Hertford County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
15 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 52% of 2,328 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09
Hertford County's rate vs. the North Carolina state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hertford County, North Carolina?
Hertford County recorded 50 total traffic fatalities across 44 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 5.6 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hertford County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Hertford County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for North Carolina may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hertford County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hertford 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 Hertford County?
Hertford County has a fatality rate of 15.4 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 Hertford County rank for road fatality rate?
According to NHTSA FARS, Hertford County ranks #1,221 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #50 of 94 rated counties in NC, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Hertford County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Hertford County's per-capita rate of 15.4 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 Hertford 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.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.