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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REPORTED FATALITIES THIS YEAR TO DATE 2024
Data Last Updated: 12/23/2024 4:19:56 AM -
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REPORTED FATALITIES LAST YEAR TO DATE 2023
Data Last Updated: 12/23/2024 4:19:56 AM
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.
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.