COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Hudson County, New Jersey
Road fatality data for Hudson County (NJ). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 187
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 25
- Latest Year Deaths
- 2.9
- Per 100k Residents
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
Hudson County's fatality rate of 2.9 per 100,000 residents puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 99%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 7.5/100k
- New Jersey county average
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Hudson County, New Jersey recorded 187 total road fatalities across 176 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 25 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 20.8 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 2.9 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (176 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hudson County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the New Jersey 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 Hudson 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 Hudson County's 187-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
187
Latest Year
25
Avg Annual
20.8
Rate per 100K
2.9
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Hudson County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Hudson County is 61% safer than the comparison
Average annual 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.
Among the 15 rated counties in New Jersey, Hudson County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 7.5 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Hudson County's rate and the state average is 4.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Essex County, at 5.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 2.1). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Salem County (20.0), Cumberland County (13.9), Atlantic County (12.1), Gloucester County (11.1), Cape May County (10.9), Warren County (9.6), Burlington County (8.3), Camden County (7.9), Sussex County (6.4), Mercer County (6.2), Ocean County (5.7), Monmouth County (5.5), Middlesex County (5.5), Essex County (5.0).
Hudson County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
3 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 99% of 2,392 rated counties
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Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Hudson County's rate vs. the New Jersey state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Hudson County, New Jersey?
Hudson County recorded 187 total traffic fatalities across 176 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 25 fatalities. The county averages approximately 20.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Hudson County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (176 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Hudson County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Jersey may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Hudson County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Hudson 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 Hudson County?
Hudson County has a fatality rate of 2.9 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the safest one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
How does Hudson County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Hudson County's per-capita rate of 2.9 per 100,000 residents is below the New Jersey county average of 7.5. Visit the New Jersey state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Hudson 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) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
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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.