COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lucas County: larger FARS fatality book
Lucas County (OH) holds a larger FARS book (351, #157 of 3,137) with 52 latest-year deaths.
- 351
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 52
- Latest Year Deaths
- Very high count
- 12.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
Lucas County ranks #157 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (351 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
Lucas County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, Lucas County carries a top-third fatality book (351 across 2016-2023, #157 of 3,137) at 12.2/100k.
- #1,533 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #157 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #46 of 86
- in OH by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost LUCAS-95 · Lucas 12.2/100k · #1,533 of 2,328
Lucas County · 12.2/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 12.2/100k
- MILE #1,533 of 2,328
- POST 351 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL near Miami-Dade
- AVG -14.3% vs OH
Stamps derive from this county's NHTSA FARS row (per-100k or book, corpus rank, trend, nationwide peer NAME, vs-state gap), not a trip-risk forecast. PlainRoadSafety is informational only. See our disclaimer. Verify with NHTSA FARS → · Read with methodology → · Understanding road fatality data → · Ohio state profile →
Lucas County rate neighbourhood
Deaths per 100,000 residents vs nearest nationwide rate peers (pop ≥250k).
- Adams
Adams County
12 per 100k
- Dauphin
Dauphin County
12 per 100k
- Lucas
Lucas County
12 per 100k
- Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County
12 per 100k
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
12 per 100k
What this shows Lucas County sits among nearest nationwide per-capita peers.
How does Lucas County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lucas 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, Lucas 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 Lucas County's rate and the state average is 2.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Morgan County, at 22.0 per 100,000 (a difference of 9.8). 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).
Lucas County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
12 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 66% 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
Counties with similar FARS profiles
Two cross-state peer sets for Lucas County. Same-state rate comparisons stay in the chart above; these neighborhoods are nearest other-state counties with population at least 250,000.
Similar per-capita fatality rate
Nearest counties by deaths per 100,000 residents (12.2 here), outside Ohio.
Similar fatality volume
Nearest counties by recorded FARS deaths (351 here), excluding the rate-peer set.
More road safety data related to Lucas County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Lucas 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
- MIAMI-DADE County, FL fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- DAUPHIN County, PA fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- JEFFERSON County, TX fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
- ADAMS County, CO fatalitiesSimilar nationwide FARS profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lucas County, Ohio?
Lucas County recorded 351 total traffic fatalities across 333 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 52 fatalities. The county averages approximately 39.0 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lucas County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (333 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Lucas County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Ohio may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lucas County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lucas 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 Lucas County?
Lucas County has a fatality rate of 12.2 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 Lucas County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lucas County ranks #1,533 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #46 of 86 rated counties in OH, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lucas County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Lucas County's per-capita rate of 12.2 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 Lucas 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.