Maryland Crash Data Archive
Maryland takes a data-driven approach to reach our goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
Disclaimer: Historical crash summary reports and related data remain available for reference purposes. Please note that these materials are no longer being updated and reflect the most recent data available at the time of publication. Updated crash data dashboards are currently under development and are anticipated to launch in July 2026.
Crash Summaries
The breakdown below shows the major causes of motor vehicle crashes and resulting fatalities in Maryland.
Statewide Crash Summary
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 496 | 546 | 524 | 534 | 577 | 535 |
| Injury Crashes | 32,938 | 25,360 | 28,142 | 28,027 | 28,577 | 28,609 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 82,583 | 69,728 | 80,243 | 79,908 | 81,247 | 78,742 |
| Total Crashes | 116,017 | 95,634 | 108,909 | 108,469 | 110,401 | 107,886 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 535 | 573 | 563 | 566 | 621 | 572 |
| Total Number Injured | 48,682 | 36,790 | 40,858 | 40,719 | 41,538 | 41,717 |
Rates
Driver Alcohol or Drugs Involved
2019 – 2023 Crash Summary
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 131 | 173 | 155 | 135 | 116 | 142 |
| Injury Crashes | 2,106 | 1,831 | 1,906 | 1,704 | 1,668 | 1,843 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 4,628 | 4,217 | 4,480 | 3,941 | 3,671 | 4,187 |
| Total Crashes | 6,865 | 6,221 | 6,541 | 5,780 | 5,455 | 6,172 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 151 | 186 | 174 | 146 | 132 | 158 |
| Total Number Injured | 3,227 | 2,696 | 2,810 | 2,534 | 2,447 | 2,743 |
Speed / Aggressive Driver Involved
2019 – 2023 Crash Summaries
Aggressive Driver Involved
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 37 | 55 | 32 | 33 | 55 | 42 |
| Injury Crashes | 1,387 | 1,027 | 1,109 | 1,106 | 1,130 | 1,152 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 2,654 | 1,885 | 2,135 | 2,226 | 2,287 | 2,237 |
| Total Crashes | 4,078 | 2,967 | 3,276 | 3,365 | 3,472 | 3,432 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 39 | 61 | 33 | 36 | 62 | 46 |
| Total Number Injured | 2,200 | 1,677 | 1,762 | 1,784 | 1,867 | 1,858 |
Crash Summary Report – Aggressive (2023)
Speed Involved
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 72 | 101 | 88 | 99 | 95 | 91 |
| Injury Crashes | 2,738 | 2,115 | 2,228 | 2,185 | 2,224 | 2,298 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 6,375 | 5,356 | 5,638 | 5,643 | 5,386 | 5,680 |
| Total Crashes | 9,185 | 7,572 | 7,954 | 7,927 | 7,705 | 8,069 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 76 | 110 | 97 | 110 | 102 | 99 |
| Total Number Injured | 4,041 | 3,031 | 3,190 | 3,220 | 3,225 | 3,341 |
Crash Summary Report – Speed (2023)
Distracted Driver Involved
2019 – 2023 Crash Summary
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5 Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 183 | 205 | 205 | 189 | 203 | 197 |
| Injury Crashes | 17,668 | 13,227 | 14,468 | 14,472 | 14,332 | 14,833 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 38,883 | 31,993 | 36,301 | 36,401 | 35,768 | 35,869 |
| Total Crashes | 56,734 | 45,425 | 50,974 | 51,062 | 50,303 | 50,900 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 196 | 216 | 222 | 200 | 216 | 210 |
| Total Number Injured | 26,399 | 19,253 | 21,165 | 21,226 | 20,951 | 21,799 |
Motorcycle Involved
2019 – 2023 Crash Summary
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5-Year average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 74 | 81 | 77 | 75 | 80 | 77 |
| Injury Crashes | 897 | 907 | 964 | 966 | 947 | 936 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 282 | 301 | 305 | 297 | 323 | 302 |
| Total Crashes | 1,253 | 1,289 | 1,346 | 1,338 | 1,350 | 1,315 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 77 | 81 | 78 | 77 | 82 | 79 |
| Total Number Injured | 1,058 | 1,092 | 1,117 | 1,113 | 1,095 | 1,095 |
Crash Summary Report – Motorcycle (2023)
Motorcycle Crashes and Helmet Use (2021)
Pedestrian on Foot Involved
2019 – 2023 Crash Summary
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 124 | 130 | 125 | 131 | 153 | 133 |
| Injury Crashes | 2,752 | 2,001 | 2,194 | 2,272 | 2,503 | 2,344 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 264 | 217 | 240 | 210 | 236 | 233 |
| Total Crashes | 3,140 | 2,348 | 2,559 | 2,613 | 2,892 | 2,710 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 124 | 131 | 127 | 132 | 159 | 135 |
| Total Number Injured | 3,111 | 2,342 | 2,524 | 2,596 | 2,837 | 2,682 |
Bicycle or Other Pedalcycle Involved
2019 – 2023 Crash Summary
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 10 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 12 |
| Injury Crashes | 686 | 580 | 583 | 606 | 656 | 622 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 154 | 122 | 147 | 131 | 167 | 144 |
| Total Crashes | 850 | 718 | 736 | 748 | 838 | 778 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 10 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 12 |
| Total Number Injured | 728 | 616 | 613 | 650 | 701 | 662 |
Crash Summary Report- Bicycle or Other Pedalcycle (2023)
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.