COUNTY FATALITY DATA
York County: larger FARS fatality book
York County (ME) holds a larger FARS book (164, #411 of 3,137) with 18 latest-year deaths.
- 164
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 18
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 8.2
- Per 100k Residents
- Well below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Larger fatality book
York County ranks #411 of 3,137 by total FARS fatalities (164 across 2016-2023) - top-third book size.
York County in the larger-book third
According to NHTSA FARS, York County carries a top-third fatality book (164 across 2016-2023, #411 of 3,137) at 8.2/100k.
- #1,949 of 2,328
- lower-rate third
- #411 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #12 of 15
- in ME by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS milepost strip
Milepost YORK-31 · York 8.2/100k · #1,949 of 2,328
York County · 8.2/100k · increasing
- VS-ST 8.2/100k
- CRASH #1,949 of 2,328
- FARS 164 book
- NHTSA Increasing
- MILE 151 crash
- POST -29.4% vs ME
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How does York County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
York County is 29% 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 15 rated counties in Maine, York County ranks 12 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 11.6 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it safer than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between York County's rate and the state average is 3.4 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Aroostook County, at 8.9 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.7). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Hancock County (17.7), Piscataquis County (17.2), Lincoln County (16.4), Franklin County (16.2), Oxford County (13.4), Washington County (12.7), Penobscot County (12.2), Somerset County (11.7), Androscoggin County (11.4), Kennebec County (9.4), Aroostook County (8.9), Waldo County (7.4), Cumberland County (6.4), Knox County (4.9).
York County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
8 Among the safer counties a lower per-capita rate than 83% 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 York County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- York County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Maine statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for ME
- 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 YLetter index including ME counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in York County, Maine?
York County recorded 164 total traffic fatalities across 151 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 18 fatalities. The county averages approximately 18.2 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in York County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (151 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for York County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Maine may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in York County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in York 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 York County?
York County has a fatality rate of 8.2 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 York County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, York County ranks #1,949 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #12 of 15 rated counties in ME, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does York County compare to the rest of Maine?
York County's per-capita rate of 8.2 per 100,000 residents is below the Maine county average of 11.6. Visit the Maine state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for York 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.