COUNTY FATALITY DATA

Litchfield County, Connecticut

Road fatality data for Litchfield County (CT). Data period: 2016-2023.

168
Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
26
Latest Year Deaths
8.4%
of Connecticut road deaths
Increasing
Trend

The verdict

Litchfield County recorded 26 road deaths in its most recent year, which is among the highest raw death tolls of any U.S. county, 8.4% of Connecticut's statewide total.

90%
of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
8.4%
of Connecticut's statewide deaths
Increasing
fatality trend

What the Data Shows

Litchfield County, Connecticut recorded 168 total road fatalities across 159 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 26 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 18.7 fatalities per year. Per-capita rates are not reported for every county in the FARS dataset; by raw count, Litchfield County is among the highest raw death tolls of any U.S. county.

Despite a comparatively active crash history (159 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Litchfield County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Connecticut 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield County's 168-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.

Total Fatalities

168

Latest Year

26

Avg Annual

18.7

Trend

↑ Increasing

How does Litchfield County compare?

Litchfield County 26 deaths
Connecticut county average 39 deaths
U.S. county average 13 deaths

Litchfield County recorded 26 road deaths in its most recent year, 8.4% of Connecticut's statewide total, more than 90% 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 Litchfield County, Connecticut?

Litchfield County recorded 168 total traffic fatalities across 159 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 26 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.7 fatalities per year.

What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Litchfield County?

Despite a comparatively active crash history (159 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Litchfield County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Connecticut may provide additional context.

Is the trend of road fatalities in Litchfield County increasing or decreasing?

The trend in Litchfield 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 Litchfield County?

Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Litchfield County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county is among the highest raw death tolls of any U.S. county.

How does Litchfield County compare to the rest of Connecticut?

Litchfield County recorded 26 deaths in its most recent year, below the Connecticut county average of 39. Visit the Connecticut state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.

Where does the road fatality data for Litchfield 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) This information is for research and informational purposes only

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