COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Kenton County: lower-rate fatality band
Kenton County (KY) is in the lower per-capita third: 4.1/100k (#2,260 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 84
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 7
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 4.1
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Decreasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Kenton County ranks #2,260 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (4.1/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Kenton County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Kenton County sits in the lower-rate third at 4.1 per 100k (#2,260 of 2,328), #98 of 98 in KY.
- #2,260 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #865 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #98 of 98
- in KY by rate
- Decreasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost KENTON-117 · Kenton 4.1/100k · #2,260 of 2,328
Kenton County · 4.1/100k · decreasing
- TREND 4.1/100k
- CAUSE #2,260 of 2,328
- PHOTO 84 book
- VS-ST Decreasing
- CRASH 75 crash
- FARS -80.9% vs KY
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How does Kenton County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Kenton County is 81% safer 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 Kentucky, Kenton County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 21.4 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 Kenton County's rate and the state average is 17.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Pike County, at 37.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 33.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Breathitt County (54.0), Breckinridge County (52.1), Todd County (48.0), Caldwell County (47.8), Webster County (47.1), Floyd County (46.5), Carroll County (45.5), Butler County (40.4), Simpson County (39.6), Logan County (38.9), Powell County (38.5), Jackson County (38.2), Ohio County (38.1), Pike County (37.5).
Kenton County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
4 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 97% 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 Kenton County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Kenton County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Kentucky statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for KY
- 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 KLetter index including KY counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Kenton County, Kentucky?
Kenton County recorded 84 total traffic fatalities across 75 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 7 fatalities. The county averages approximately 9.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Kenton County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (75 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Kenton County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Kentucky may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Kenton County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Kenton County is decreasing. This suggests road safety improvements are having a positive effect in the county.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Kenton County?
Kenton County has a fatality rate of 4.1 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.
Where does Kenton County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Kenton County ranks #2,260 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #98 of 98 rated counties in KY, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Kenton County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Kenton County's per-capita rate of 4.1 per 100,000 residents is below the Kentucky county average of 21.4. Visit the Kentucky state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Kenton 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.