Maryland Crash Data
Maryland takes a data-driven approach to reach our goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
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CRASHES ARE NO ACCIDENT
Maryland takes a data-driven approach to reach our goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
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288
REPORTED FATALITIES THIS YEAR TO DATE 2024
Data Last Updated: 7/15/2024 4:13:15 AM -
315
REPORTED FATALITIES LAST YEAR TO DATE 2023
Data Last Updated: 7/15/2024 4:13:15 AM
Crash Summaries
The breakdown below shows the major causes of motor vehicle crashes and resulting fatalities in Maryland.
Statewide Crash Summary
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5-Year Average | |
Fatal Crashes | 485 | 496 | 546 | 524 | 534 | 517 |
Injury Crashes | 33,941 | 32,938 | 25,360 | 28,138 | 28,024 | 29,680 |
Property Damage Crashes | 83,643 | 82,583 | 69,728 | 80,238 | 79,885 | 79,215 |
Total Crashes | 118,069 | 116,017 | 95,634 | 108,900 | 108,443 | 109,413 |
Total of All Fatalities | 512 | 535 | 573 | 563 | 566 | 550 |
Total Number Injured | 50,017 | 48,682 | 36,790 | 40,853 | 40,716 | 43,412 |
Rates
Statewide Data Resources
Driver Alcohol or Drugs Involved
2018 – 2022 Crash Summary
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5-Year Average | |
Fatal Crashes | 130 | 131 | 173 | 155 | 135 | 145 |
Injury Crashes | 2,086 | 2,106 | 1,831 | 1,905 | 1,704 | 1,926 |
Property Damage Crashes | 4,689 | 4,628 | 4,217 | 4,480 | 3,938 | 4,390 |
Total Crashes | 6,905 | 6,865 | 6,221 | 6,540 | 5,777 | 6,462 |
Total of All Fatalities | 142 | 151 | 186 | 174 | 146 | 160 |
Total Number Injured | 3,051 | 3,227 | 2,696 | 2,809 | 2,534 | 2,863 |
Impaired Driving Data Resources
Speed / Aggressive Driver Involved
2018 – 2022 Crash Summaries
Aggressive Driver Involved
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5-Year Average | |
Fatal Crashes | 28 | 37 | 55 | 32 | 33 | 37 |
Injury Crashes | 1,524 | 1,387 | 1,027 | 1,109 | 1,106 | 1,231 |
Property Damage Crashes | 2,814 | 2,654 | 1,885 | 2,135 | 2,226 | 2,343 |
Total Crashes | 4,366 | 4,078 | 2,967 | 3,276 | 3,365 | 3,610 |
Total of All Fatalities | 32 | 39 | 61 | 33 | 36 | 40 |
Total Number Injured | 2,406 | 2,200 | 1,677 | 1,762 | 1,784 | 1,966 |
Speed Involved
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5-Year Average | |
Fatal Crashes | 71 | 72 | 101 | 88 | 99 | 86 |
Injury Crashes | 3,253 | 2,738 | 2,115 | 2,228 | 2,185 | 2,504 |
Property Damage Crashes | 7,327 | 6,375 | 5,356 | 5,638 | 5,642 | 6,068 |
Total Crashes | 10,651 | 9,185 | 7,572 | 7,954 | 7,926 | 8,658 |
Total of All Fatalities | 76 | 76 | 110 | 97 | 110 | 94 |
Total Number Injured | 4,685 | 4,041 | 3,031 | 3,190 | 3,220 | 3,633 |
Speed/Aggressive Driving Data Resources
Distracted Driver Involved
2018 – 2022 Crash Summary
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5 Year Average | |
Fatal Crashes | 175 | 183 | 205 | 205 | 188 | 191 |
Injury Crashes | 18,131 | 17,668 | 13,227 | 14,461 | 14,471 | 15,592 |
Property Damage Crashes | 38,909 | 38,883 | 31,993 | 36,293 | 36,373 | 36,490 |
Total Crashes | 57,215 | 56,734 | 45,425 | 50,959 | 51,032 | 52,273 |
Total of All Fatalities | 188 | 196 | 216 | 222 | 199 | 204 |
Total Number Injured | 26,985 | 26,399 | 19,253 | 21,155 | 21,225 | 23,003 |
Distracted Driving Data Resources
Motorcycle Involved
2018 – 2022 Crash Summary
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5-Year average | |
Fatal Crashes | 56 | 74 | 81 | 77 | 75 | 73 |
Injury Crashes | 943 | 897 | 907 | 964 | 966 | 935 |
Property Damage Crashes | 275 | 282 | 301 | 305 | 297 | 292 |
Total Crashes | 1,274 | 1,253 | 1,289 | 1,346 | 1,338 | 1,300 |
Total of All Fatalities | 58 | 77 | 81 | 78 | 77 | 74 |
Total Number Injured | 1,070 | 1,058 | 1,092 | 1,117 | 1,113 | 1,090 |
Pedestrian on Foot Involved
2018 – 2022 Crash Summary
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5-Year Average | |
Fatal Crashes | 130 | 124 | 130 | 125 | 131 | 128 |
Injury Crashes | 2,932 | 2,752 | 2,001 | 2,194 | 2,271 | 2,430 |
Property Damage Crashes | 248 | 264 | 217 | 240 | 210 | 236 |
Total Crashes | 3,310 | 3,140 | 2,348 | 2,559 | 2,612 | 2,793 |
Total of All Fatalities | 131 | 124 | 131 | 127 | 132 | 129 |
Total Number Injured | 3,356 | 3,111 | 2,342 | 2,524 | 2,595 | 2,786 |
Pedestrian Data Resources
Bicycle or Other Pedalcycle Involved
2018 – 2022 Crash Summary
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 5-Year Average | |
Fatal Crashes | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 10 |
Injury Crashes | 603 | 686 | 580 | 583 | 606 | 612 |
Property Damage Crashes | 133 | 154 | 122 | 145 | 131 | 137 |
Total Crashes | 742 | 850 | 718 | 734 | 748 | 759 |
Total of All Fatalities | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 10 |
Total Number Injured | 634 | 728 | 616 | 613 | 650 | 648 |
Bicycle or Other Pedalcycle Data Resources
Occupant Protection Data Resources
Crashes and Fatalities by Jurisdiction
Crash Data Summary: Crash Data Summary Reports are based on data from the statewide police crash report database (ACRS), processed by the MDOT-State Highway Administration, and provide detailed aggregate information on motor vehicle crashes (overall, injury, and fatal) as well as jurisdiction-level occurrences.
Crash/Crime Clocks: The Crime/Crash Clocks represent the annual ratio of crime and motor vehicle crashes to fixed time intervals (sources: Maryland State Police Uniform Crime Report and crash data from the MDOT-State Highway Administration which maintains a database derived from crash reports maintained by the Maryland State Police).
Safety Equipment Use Summaries: Safety Equipment Use Summaries are based on crash investigation data from the Maryland State Police Automated Crash Reporting System (ACRS), and are aggregated from a query on the Safety Equipment Used field for Drivers and Occupants, excluding any non-motorists, motorcyclists, mopeds, or ATVs. For the years 2015 and later, unrestrained occupants are summarized by a query of “None” for Safety Equipment Used. Prior to 2015, “Air Bag Only” was included in the query.