COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lincoln County, West Virginia
Road fatality data for Lincoln County (WV). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 34
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 3
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 15.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Lincoln County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 3 deaths in the latest year.
Lincoln County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lincoln County ranks #1,249 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 40 rated counties in WV. Lincoln County's fatality rate of 15.2 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,249 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #1,864 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #23 of 40
- in WV by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost LINCOLN-43-W · Lincoln 15.2/100k · #1,249 of 2,328
Lincoln County · 15.2/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 15.2/100k
- MILE #1,249 of 2,328
- POST 34 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 34 crash
- AVG -17.2% vs WV
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How does Lincoln County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lincoln County is 17% 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 West Virginia, Lincoln County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lincoln County's rate and the state average is 3.2 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Wyoming County, at 19.7 per 100,000 (a difference of 4.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Hampshire County (50.7), Taylor County (36.6), Hardy County (35.1), Summers County (34.5), Boone County (34.0), Monroe County (32.3), Nicholas County (29.0), Grant County (27.5), Logan County (26.0), Mason County (24.2), Wayne County (23.9), Mineral County (22.3), Greenbrier County (21.8), Wyoming County (19.7).
Lincoln County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
15 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 53% 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 Lincoln County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Lincoln County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- West Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WV
- 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 WV counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lincoln County, West Virginia?
Lincoln County recorded 34 total traffic fatalities across 34 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 3 fatalities. The county averages approximately 3.8 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lincoln County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lincoln County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for West Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lincoln County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a fatality rate of 15.2 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 Lincoln County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lincoln County ranks #1,249 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #23 of 40 rated counties in WV, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lincoln County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Lincoln County's per-capita rate of 15.2 per 100,000 residents is below the West Virginia county average of 18.4. Visit the West Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lincoln 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.