COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Road fatality data for Middlesex County (CT). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 114
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- 5.8%
- of Connecticut road deaths
- Increasing
- Trend
The verdict
Middlesex County recorded 18 road deaths in its most recent year, which sits above the national midpoint for raw county death tolls, 5.8% of Connecticut's statewide total.
- 84%
- of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
- 5.8%
- of Connecticut's statewide deaths
- Increasing
- fatality trend
What the Data Shows
Middlesex County, Connecticut recorded 114 total road fatalities across 106 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 18 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 12.7 fatalities per year. Per-capita rates are not reported for every county in the FARS dataset; by raw count, Middlesex County sits above the national midpoint for raw county death tolls.
Despite a comparatively active crash history (106 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County's 114-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
114
Latest Year
18
Avg Annual
12.7
Trend
↑ Increasing
How does Middlesex County compare?
Middlesex County recorded 18 road deaths in its most recent year, 5.8% of Connecticut's statewide total, more than 84% 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 Middlesex County, Connecticut?
Middlesex County recorded 114 total traffic fatalities across 106 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 12.7 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Middlesex County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (106 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Middlesex County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Connecticut may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Middlesex County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Middlesex County (fewer than 10,000 residents). By raw count, the county sits above the national midpoint for raw county death tolls.
How does Middlesex County compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Middlesex County recorded 18 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 Middlesex 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) NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) This information is for research and informational purposes only
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainRoadSafety is computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no number is typed in by an editor. County figures are computed directly from NHTSA FARS census data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.