COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Taylor County: higher-rate fatality band
Taylor County (WV) is in the higher per-capita third: 36.6/100k (#239 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 13
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 6
- Latest Year Deaths
- Low count
- 36.6
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Stable
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Taylor County ranks #239 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (36.6/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Taylor County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Taylor County sits in the higher-rate third at 36.6 per 100k (#239 of 2,328), #2 of 40 in WV.
- #239 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #2,689 of 3,137
- smaller-book third
- #2 of 40
- in WV by rate
- Stable
- fatality trend
NHTSA county milepost
Milepost TAYLOR-91 · Taylor 36.6/100k · #239 of 2,328
Taylor County · 36.6/100k · stable
- BAND 36.6/100k
- VOL #239 of 2,328
- AVG 13 book
- YOY Stable
- RATE 13 crash
- RANK +99.5% vs WV
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How does Taylor County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Taylor County is 99% 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, Taylor County ranks 2 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 18.4 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Taylor County's rate and the state average is 18.3 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Hardy County, at 35.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 1.5). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Hampshire County (50.7), 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), Mason County (24.2), Wayne County (23.9), Mineral County (22.3), Greenbrier County (21.8), Wyoming County (19.7), Brooke County (18.7).
Taylor County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
37 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 10% 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 Taylor County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Taylor 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 TLetter index including WV counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Taylor County, West Virginia?
Taylor County recorded 13 total traffic fatalities across 13 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 6 fatalities. The county averages approximately 1.4 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Taylor County?
With a small recorded crash count (13), FARS does not publish an individual cause-code breakdown for Taylor County. Statewide data for West Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Taylor County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Taylor County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Taylor County?
Taylor County has a fatality rate of 36.6 per 100,000 residents, which puts it among the most dangerous one in ten U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Taylor County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Taylor County ranks #239 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #2 of 40 rated counties in WV, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Taylor County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Taylor County's per-capita rate of 36.6 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 Taylor 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.