COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Licking County: larger FARS fatality book
Licking County (OH) holds a larger FARS book (181, #356 of 3,137) with 23 latest-year deaths.
- 181
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 23
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 12.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Licking County ranks #356 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (181 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Licking County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Licking County carries a top-third fatality book (181 across 2016-2023, #356 of 3,137) at 12.6/100k.
- #1,496 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #356 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #43 of 86
- in OH by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost LICKING-89 · Licking 12.6/100k · #1,496 of 2,328
Licking County · 12.6/100k · increasing
- POST 12.6/100k
- BAND #1,496 of 2,328
- VOL 181 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 166 crash
- RATE -11.5% vs OH
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How does Licking County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Licking County is About the same as 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 Ohio, Licking County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 14.2 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Licking County's rate and the state average is 1.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morgan County, at 22.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 9.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Fayette County (38.2), Harrison County (35.3), Noble County (34.9), Preble County (34.5), Pike County (29.6), Gallia County (27.6), Guernsey County (26.3), Vinton County (24.1), Fulton County (23.8), Clinton County (23.8), Hardin County (23.1), Madison County (22.4), Carroll County (22.4), Morgan County (22.0).
Licking County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
13 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 64% 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 Licking County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Licking County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Ohio statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for OH
- 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 LLetter index including OH counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Licking County, Ohio?
Licking County recorded 181 total traffic fatalities across 166 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 23 fatalities. The county averages approximately 20.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Licking County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (166 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Licking County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Ohio may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Licking County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Licking 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 Licking County?
Licking County has a fatality rate of 12.6 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Licking County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Licking County ranks #1,496 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #43 of 86 rated counties in OH, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Licking County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Licking County's per-capita rate of 12.6 per 100,000 residents is below the Ohio county average of 14.2. Visit the Ohio state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Licking 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.