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
- High count
- 5.8%
- of Connecticut road deaths
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Middlesex County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 18 deaths in the latest year.
Middlesex County on a rising FARS trend
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.
- #616 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- 84%
- of U.S. counties have fewer deaths
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost MIDDLESEX-7 · Middlesex 114 deaths
Middlesex County · 18 latest · increasing
- POST 114 tot
- BAND 18 yr
- VOL 114 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 106 crash
- RATE 12.7/yr
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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.
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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.