COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Hinds County, Mississippi

Road fatality data for Hinds County (MS). Data period: 2016-2023.

420
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
57
Latest Year Deaths
26.5
Per 100k Residents
Increasing
Trend

The verdict

According to NHTSA FARS, Hinds County ranks #523 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #34 of 64 rated counties in MS. Hinds County's fatality rate of 26.5 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.

#523 of 2,328
national by fatality rate
#34 of 64
in MS by rate
22%
of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
Increasing
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Hinds County, Mississippi recorded 420 total road fatalities across 379 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 57 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 46.7 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 26.5 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.

Despite a comparatively active crash history (379 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hinds County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Mississippi 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 Hinds 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 Hinds County's 420-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

420

Latest Year

57

Avg Annual

46.7

Rate per 100K

26.5

Trend

↑ Increasing

How does Hinds County compare?

2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.

Hinds County
26.5 per 100k
Mississippi county average
29.2 per 100k

Hinds 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 Mississippi, Hinds County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 29.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hinds County's rate and the state average is 2.7 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Yalobusha County, at 40.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 13.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Scott County (69.1), Covington County (66.4), Holmes County (63.4), Stone County (58.6), Grenada County (57.0), Panola County (55.1), Copiah County (47.0), Washington County (45.3), Marshall County (44.0), Warren County (42.6), Yazoo County (42.6), Leake County (42.3), Chickasaw County (41.5), Yalobusha County (40.4).

Hinds County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county

Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population

27 22nd percentile a lower per-capita rate than 22% of 2,328 rated counties

Hinds County 0 60 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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-08-09

Hinds County's rate vs. the Mississippi state average

040Mississippi avg29/100k26.5/100k
Hinds County's rate vs. the Mississippi state average

Frequently Asked Questions

How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hinds County, Mississippi?

Hinds County recorded 420 total traffic fatalities across 379 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 57 fatalities. The county averages approximately 46.7 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hinds County?

Despite a comparatively active crash history (379 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hinds County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Mississippi may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Hinds County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Hinds 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 Hinds County?

Hinds County has a fatality rate of 26.5 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 Hinds County rank for road fatality rate?

According to NHTSA FARS, Hinds County ranks #523 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #34 of 64 rated counties in MS, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.

How does Hinds County compare to the rest of Mississippi?

Hinds County's per-capita rate of 26.5 per 100,000 residents is below the Mississippi county average of 29.2. Visit the Mississippi state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Hinds 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

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