COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Holmes County: higher-rate fatality band
Holmes County (FL) is in the higher per-capita third: 35.1/100k (#268 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 55
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 35.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Holmes County ranks #268 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (35.1/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Holmes County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Holmes County sits in the higher-rate third at 35.1 per 100k (#268 of 2,328), #15 of 65 in FL.
- #268 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,280 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #15 of 65
- in FL by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost HOLMES-59 · Holmes 35.1/100k · #268 of 2,328
Holmes County · 35.1/100k · stable
- PHOTO 35.1/100k
- VS-ST #268 of 2,328
- CRASH 55 book
- FARS Stable
- NHTSA 49 crash
- MILE +45.6% vs FL
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How does Holmes County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Holmes County is 46% deadlier 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 Florida, Holmes County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 24.1 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Holmes County's rate and the state average is 11.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Bradford County, at 35.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.8). 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).
Holmes County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
35 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 11% 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 Holmes County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Holmes 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 Holmes County, Florida?
Holmes County recorded 55 total traffic fatalities across 49 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 6.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Holmes County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Holmes County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Florida may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Holmes County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Holmes County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Holmes County?
Holmes County has a fatality rate of 35.1 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 Holmes County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Holmes County ranks #268 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #15 of 65 rated counties in FL, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Holmes County compare to the rest of Florida?
Holmes County's per-capita rate of 35.1 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Holmes 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.