COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hinds County: larger FARS fatality book
Hinds County (MS) holds a larger FARS book (420, #118 of 3,137) with 57 latest-year deaths.
- 420
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 57
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 26.5
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Hinds County ranks #118 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (420 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Hinds County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Hinds County carries a top-third fatality book (420 across 2016-2023, #118 of 3,137) at 26.5/100k.
- #523 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #118 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #34 of 64
- in MS by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost HINDS-49 · Hinds 26.5/100k · #523 of 2,328
Hinds County · 26.5/100k · increasing
- RATE 26.5/100k
- RANK #523 of 2,328
- BOOK 420 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 379 crash
- PHOTO -9.2% vs MS
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How does Hinds County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
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 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 22% 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 Hinds County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Hinds County vs other counties by rate Per-100k fatality comparison
- Mississippi statewide fatality data All counties in this state
- Deadliest states for driving Context for MS
- State fatality changes Year-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. counties Alphabetical county index
- All state profiles 51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparison Route-level lookup tool
- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality data Methodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with H Letter index including MS counties
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 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 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.