COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Litchfield County: larger FARS fatality book
Litchfield County (CT) holds a larger FARS book (168, #401 of 3,137) with 26 latest-year deaths.
- 168
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 26
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 8.4%
- of Connecticut road deaths
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Litchfield County ranks #401 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (168 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Litchfield County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Litchfield County carries a top-third fatality book (168 across 2016-2023, #401 of 3,137) at 26 latest-year deaths.
- #401 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- 90%
- of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost LITCHFIELD-5 · Litchfield 168 deaths
Litchfield County · 26 latest · increasing
- RATE 168 tot
- RANK 26 yr
- BOOK 168 book
- TREND Increasing
- CAUSE 159 crash
- PHOTO 18.7/yr
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How does Litchfield County compare?
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.
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- National statistics download FARS CSV + findings
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- Per-mile vs per-capita road risk Rate denominator explained
- Counties starting with L Letter index including CT counties
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.