COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Strafford County: lower-rate fatality band
Strafford County (NH) is in the lower per-capita third: 6.8/100k (#2,073 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 100
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 6.8
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Lower per-capita fatality band
Strafford County ranks #2,073 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (6.8/100k) - bottom-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Strafford County in the lower-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Strafford County sits in the lower-rate third at 6.8 per 100k (#2,073 of 2,328), #8 of 10 in NH.
- #2,073 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #714 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #8 of 10
- in NH by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost STRAFFORD-17 · Strafford 6.8/100k · #2,073 of 2,328
Strafford County · 6.8/100k · increasing
- CAUSE 6.8/100k
- PHOTO #2,073 of 2,328
- VS-ST 100 book
- CRASH Increasing
- FARS 94 crash
- NHTSA -37.3% vs NH
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How does Strafford County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Strafford County is 38% safer 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 10 rated counties in New Hampshire, Strafford County ranks 8 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 10.8 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Strafford County's rate and the state average is 4.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Hillsborough County, at 5.4 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Carroll County (17.2), Cheshire County (16.7), Grafton County (15.0), Belknap County (13.8), Merrimack County (12.7), Coos County (9.6), Rockingham County (9.0), Hillsborough County (5.4), Sullivan County (2.3).
Strafford County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
7 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 89% 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 Strafford County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Strafford County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- New Hampshire statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for NH
- 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 SLetter index including NH counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Strafford County, New Hampshire?
Strafford County recorded 100 total traffic fatalities across 94 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 11.1 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Strafford County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (94 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Strafford County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for New Hampshire may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Strafford County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Strafford 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 Strafford County?
Strafford County has a fatality rate of 6.8 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Strafford County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Strafford County ranks #2,073 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #8 of 10 rated counties in NH, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Strafford County compare to the rest of New Hampshire?
Strafford County's per-capita rate of 6.8 per 100,000 residents is below the New Hampshire county average of 10.8. Visit the New Hampshire state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Strafford 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.