COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Knox County, Maine
Road fatality data for Knox County (ME). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 37
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 2
- Latest Year Deaths
- 10.0
- Per 100k Residents
- Stable
- Trend
The verdict
Knox County's fatality rate of 10.0 per 100,000 residents leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- 76%
- of rated U.S. counties are deadlier per capita
- 11.9/100k
- Maine county average
- Stable
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Knox County, Maine recorded 37 total road fatalities across 32 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 2 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 4.1 fatalities per year. Adjusted for population, the fatality rate is 10.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Knox County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Maine 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 Knox County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Knox County's 37-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
37
Latest Year
2
Avg Annual
4.1
Rate per 100K
10.0
Trend
↔ Stable
How does Knox County compare?
Average annual road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Knox County is 17% 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 Maine, Knox County ranks 11 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 11.9 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Knox County's rate and the state average is 1.9 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Kennebec County, at 10.5 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Hancock County (18.4), Waldo County (16.5), Washington County (16.5), Piscataquis County (15.4), Oxford County (14.4), Somerset County (14.2), Franklin County (13.0), Lincoln County (11.8), Kennebec County (10.5), Penobscot County (10.5), Aroostook County (9.5), Androscoggin County (9.1), York County (8.3), Sagadahoc County (6.9).
Knox County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
10 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 76% of 2,392 rated counties
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, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-06-03
Knox County's rate vs. the Maine state average
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Knox County, Maine?
Knox County recorded 37 total traffic fatalities across 32 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 2 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Knox County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Knox County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maine may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Knox County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Knox County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Knox County?
Knox County has a fatality rate of 10.0 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
How does Knox County compare to the rest of Maine?
Knox County's per-capita rate of 10.0 per 100,000 residents is below the Maine county average of 11.9. Visit the Maine state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Knox 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.