COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Humphreys County, Mississippi
Road fatality data for Humphreys County (MS). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 28
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 4
- Latest Year Deaths
- 0.5%
- of Mississippi road deaths
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
Humphreys County recorded 4 road deaths in its most recent year, which sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls, 0.5% of Mississippi's statewide total.
- 44%
- of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
- 0.5%
- of Mississippi's statewide deaths
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Humphreys County, Mississippi recorded 28 total road fatalities across 25 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 4 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 3.1 fatalities per year. Per-capita rates are not reported for every county in the FARS dataset; by raw count, Humphreys County sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Humphreys 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 Humphreys 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 Humphreys County's 28-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
28
Latest Year
4
Avg Annual
3.1
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Humphreys County compare?
Humphreys County recorded 4 road deaths in its most recent year, 0.5% of Mississippi's statewide total, more than 44% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2016-2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Humphreys County, Mississippi?
Humphreys County recorded 28 total traffic fatalities across 25 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 4 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Humphreys County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Humphreys County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Mississippi may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Humphreys County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County?
Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Humphreys County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county sits close to the national middle for raw county death tolls.
How does Humphreys County compare to the rest of Mississippi?
Humphreys County recorded 4 deaths in its most recent year, below the Mississippi county average of 9. Visit the Mississippi state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Humphreys 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.