NHTSA FARS 2020–2024 · Census population
Most Dangerous Counties in Maine
Quick answer: York County recorded the most road deaths in Maine from 2020 to 2024 (112), while Hancock County had the highest death rate, 22 per 100,000 residents a year against 11.7 for the state as a whole.
Per 100,000 residents a year · counties with 10,000+ people
Highest death rate
| # | County | Deaths per 100k / year | Deaths 2020–2024 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock County | 22 | 62 | 56,460 |
| 2 | Washington County | 19.8 | 31 | 31,331 |
| 3 | Somerset County | 18.8 | 48 | 50,959 |
| 4 | Piscataquis County | 17.4 | 15 | 17,263 |
| 5 | Oxford County | 15.5 | 46 | 59,255 |
| 6 | Waldo County | 15.4 | 31 | 40,192 |
| 7 | Franklin County | 15.1 | 23 | 30,413 |
| 8 | Lincoln County | 13.3 | 24 | 36,099 |
| 9 | Kennebec County | 13.2 | 84 | 126,808 |
| 10 | Aroostook County | 12.5 | 42 | 67,058 |
| 11 | Penobscot County | 12.3 | 95 | 154,710 |
| 12 | Knox County | 10.7 | 22 | 41,003 |
| 13 | York County | 10.3 | 112 | 216,731 |
| 14 | Androscoggin County | 10.2 | 58 | 113,423 |
| 15 | Sagadahoc County | 7 | 13 | 37,285 |
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Every county in Maine
| County | Deaths | Fatal crashes | Per 100k / yr | Pedestrians | At night | Alcohol | 2020→2024 | Deadliest roads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County | 112 | 105 | 10.3 | 6% | 34% | 39% | I-95, SR-4, SR-5 | |
| Cumberland County | 105 | 97 | 6.8 | 13% | 36% | 41% | I-295, US-1, US-302 | |
| Penobscot County | 95 | 85 | 12.3 | 12% | 45% | 44% | I-95, US-2, SR-222 | |
| Kennebec County | 84 | 76 | 13.2 | 12% | 41% | 38% | I-95, US-202, SR-17 | |
| Hancock County | 62 | 56 | 22 | 11% | 39% | 38% | US-1, SR-15, SR-3 | |
| Androscoggin County | 58 | 55 | 10.2 | 14% | 31% | 35% | SR-4, SR-196, SR-108 | |
| Somerset County | 48 | 46 | 18.8 | 6% | 46% | 33% | US-201, I-95, US-2 | |
| Oxford County | 46 | 40 | 15.5 | 7% | 30% | 42% | SR-26, SR-108, US-2 | |
| Aroostook County | 42 | 40 | 12.5 | 10% | 35% | 32% | US-1, SR-11, I-95 | |
| Washington County | 31 | 29 | 19.8 | 3% | 41% | 41% | US-1, SR-9, SR-192 | |
| Waldo County | 31 | 31 | 15.4 | 10% | 32% | 42% | SR-3, SR-220, SR-131 | |
| Lincoln County | 24 | 23 | 13.3 | 8% | 43% | 39% | US-1, SR-17, SR-130 | |
| Franklin County | 23 | 21 | 15.1 | 9% | 29% | 24% | SR-4, US-2, SR-16 | |
| Knox County | 22 | 20 | 10.7 | 14% | 25% | 25% | US-1, SR-17, SR-90 | |
| Piscataquis County | 15 | 14 | 17.4 | 7% | 21% | 36% | SR-6, SR-7, SR-150 | |
| Sagadahoc County | 13 | 13 | 7 | 15% | 31% | 38% | I-295, US-201, SR-209 |
Deaths = people killed in crashes in the county, 2020–2024. Pedestrians = share of deaths who were on foot. At night = share of fatal crashes in the dark. Alcohol = share of fatal crashes where police reported a driver had been drinking. Rate = yearly average deaths ÷ average population × 100,000. Source: NHTSA FARS, U.S. Census Bureau.
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Questions
Dangerous counties — FAQ
What is the most dangerous county in Maine for driving?
York County recorded the most road deaths in Maine from 2020 to 2024 (112), while Hancock County had the highest death rate, 22 per 100,000 residents a year against 11.7 for the state as a whole. Big counties lead on counts because more people drive there; the rate shows the risk for each resident.
How many people died on Maine roads from 2020 to 2024?
811 people, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, about 162 a year.
Where does this ranking come from?
Every fatal crash in NHTSA's FARS census for 2020–2024, placed in the county where it happened, divided by the county's average population from the U.S. Census Bureau. Rates are only ranked for counties with at least 10,000 residents.