Fatal Crash Data

Fatal crashes in Henry County, Iowa

In 2024, 3 people died in 3 fatal crashes in Henry County, Iowa, up from 1 in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 30 fatal crashes and 35 deaths, the 27th most of 99 counties in Iowa.

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Deaths in Henry County by year

201620182020202220242019: 82024: 3
YearFatal crashesDeaths
202433
202311
202223
202135
202011
201968
201844
201722
201655
201533

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Numbered roads with fatal crashes in Henry County

The 2 roads listed held 40% of all fatal crashes in Henry County from 2015 to 2024; 2 US routes. 47% of the county's fatal crashes were on an interstate, US or state route; the other 53% were on county roads and city streets. Routes are listed from 5 fatal crashes.

RoadFatal crashesDeaths2022 to 2024
1US 218772no page
2US 34581

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

When fatal crashes happen in Henry County

30 fatal crashes in Henry County, Iowa from 2015 to 2024 have a known time, too few for any one weekday and time of day to stand out. The worst hour is 2 pm to 3 pm; the worst month is July.

Share of fatal crashes in Henry County, Iowa by weekday and time of day, 2015 to 2024, in percent
Midnight to 44 to 8 am8 to noonNoon to 44 to 8 pm8 to midnight
Sun6.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Mon0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes6.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Tue0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes6.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Wed0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash6.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Thu0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes6.7 percent, 2 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash10.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes
Fri0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash
Sat3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash10.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes10.0 percent, 3 fatal crashes3.3 percent, 1 fatal crash

By hour

By month

  • Jan6.7%
  • Feb10.0%
  • Mar3.3%
  • Apr13.3%
  • May3.3%
  • Jun10.0%
  • Jul16.7%
  • Aug13.3%
  • Sep6.7%
  • Oct6.7%
  • Nov3.3%
  • Dec6.7%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

What fatal crashes in Henry County first hit

The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 30%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 30%, a rollover in 20%, a parked vehicle in 6.7%.

First harmful eventFatal crashesShare
Collision with another vehicle930%
Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch)930%
Rollover620%
Other413%
Parked vehicle26.7%
Pedestrian00.0%
Cyclist00.0%
Not reported00.0%

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

How fatal crashes in Henry County compare with Iowa

From 2015 to 2024, every share for Henry County is within chance of the Iowa share. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Iowa. A share is only given over 20 crashes; above or below means more than chance would give on 30 crashes.

HenryIowa
On rural roads87%72%about the same as the Iowa share
At or near an intersection23%27%about the same as the Iowa share
In the dark, road unlit13%28%about the same as the Iowa share
A drinking driver13%25%about the same as the Iowa share
Speeding23%20%about the same as the Iowa share
A distracted driver (as recorded)3.3%7.0%about the same as the Iowa share
Occupants killed unbelted48%45%about the same as the Iowa share
Hit-and-run3.3%2.0%about the same as the Iowa share
A motorcycle involved20%17%about the same as the Iowa share
Pedestrians among the dead0.0%7.1%about the same as the Iowa share

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count

Questions about fatal crashes in Henry County, Iowa

How many people died in car accidents in Henry County in 2024?
3 people died in 3 fatal crashes in Henry County, Iowa, in 2024, up from 1 in 2023. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
How many fatal crashes in Henry County involved a drinking driver?
4 of 30 fatal crashes in Henry County from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 13%, against 25% across Iowa.

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Where the Henry County numbers come from

Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in Henry County (county code 87). A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The rate per 100,000 uses the Census Bureau's population estimate for the county; it is the only figure here not counted from FARS. Totals from state highway departments and news reports can differ: they count from their own crash reports, often before every death within 30 days is known, while NHTSA's file is checked against death certificates and revised once a year. The full method.

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