COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Mason County, West Virginia
Road fatality data for Mason County (WV). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 38
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 24.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Mason County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 6 deaths in the latest year.
Mason County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Mason County ranks #619 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 of 40 rated counties in WV. Mason County's fatality rate of 24.2 per 100,000 residents leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure.
- #619 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,732 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #10 of 40
- in WV by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
Highway fatality milepost
Milepost MASON-53 · Mason 24.2/100k · #619 of 2,328
Mason County · 24.2/100k · increasing
- NHTSA 24.2/100k
- MILE #619 of 2,328
- POST 38 book
- BAND Increasing
- VOL 38 crash
- AVG +31.9% vs WV
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How does Mason County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Mason County is 32% deadlier 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, Mason County ranks 10 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Mason County's rate and the state average is 5.8 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Wayne County, at 23.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.3). 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), Wayne County (23.9), Mineral County (22.3), Greenbrier County (21.8), Wyoming County (19.7), Brooke County (18.7).
Mason County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
24 Around the middle a lower per-capita rate than 26% 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 Mason County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Mason 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 MLetter index including WV counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Mason County, West Virginia?
Mason County recorded 38 total traffic fatalities across 38 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Mason County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Mason County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for West Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Mason County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Mason 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 Mason County?
Mason County has a fatality rate of 24.2 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Mason County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Mason County ranks #619 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #10 of 40 rated counties in WV, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Mason County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Mason County's per-capita rate of 24.2 per 100,000 residents is above 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 Mason 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.