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 YEAR TO DATE in 2023* (AS OF 3/17/2023)
‘Fatalities’ is a count of the total number of persons killed in a motor vehicle crash (some fatal crashes involve more than one fatality). -
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REPORTED FATAL CRASHES YEAR TO DATE in 2023 (AS OF 3/17/2023)
‘Fatal Crashes’ is a count of the number of incidents where at least one fatality occurred as a result of a motor vehicle crash.
Breakdown of Overall Fatalities*
| 2023 YTD** | 2022** | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| Drivers – All | 58 | 343 | 343 | 349 | 304 |
| Passenger – All | 19 | 64 | 83 | 71 | 96 |
| Pedestrians – All | 22 | 135 | 131 | 138 | 125 |
| Bike or other pedalcycle | 2 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 10 |
| Unknown*** | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 102 | 554 | 563 | 573 | 535 |
Data Disclaimers
* Preliminary/subject to change: Fatal crash/fatality numbers as reported to the Maryland State Police (MSP) and summarized by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. Fatal crash data includes information about crashes still under investigation and is subject to change. Data excludes fatalities determined to be the result of a medical condition, suicide, homicide, or non-traffic-related causes determined by the MSP’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System analyst.
**Crash data reported by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office are sourced from fatal crash/fatality numbers as reported to the Maryland State Police MSP. 2022 & 2023 data are incomplete. 2022 is subject to change until 01/01/24. All data are subject to change.
*** Unknown fatalities: Fatality reported but the crash is still under investigation.
Year to Date Maryland Fatality Summary
Each month data will be updated with the most recent information. Data is subject to change.
Crash Summaries
The breakdown below shows the major causes of motor vehicle crashes and resulting fatalities in Maryland.
Statewide Crash Summary
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 518 | 485 | 496 | 546 | 524 | 514 |
| Injury Crashes | 34,664 | 33,936 | 32,928 | 25,352 | 28,084 | 30,993 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 80,259 | 83,626 | 82,561 | 69,698 | 80,048 | 79,238 |
| Total Crashes | 115,441 | 118,047 | 115,985 | 95,596 | 108,656 | 110,745 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 558 | 512 | 535 | 573 | 563 | 548 |
| Total Number Injured | 51,391 | 50,011 | 48,668 | 36,777 | 40,788 | 45,527 |
Statewide Data Resources
*Please note: Crash/Crime Clock has not been updated with 2021 data yet*
Driver Alcohol or Drugs Involved
2017 – 2021 Crash Summary
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 170 | 130 | 131 | 173 | 154 | 152 |
| Injury Crashes | 2,094 | 2,086 | 2,105 | 1,830 | 1,898 | 2,003 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 4,390 | 4,689 | 4,628 | 4,214 | 4,470 | 4,478 |
| Total Crashes | 6,654 | 6,905 | 6,864 | 6,217 | 6,522 | 6,632 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 191 | 142 | 151 | 186 | 173 | 169 |
| Total Number Injured | 3,216 | 3,051 | 3,226 | 2,695 | 2,802 | 2,998 |
Impaired Driving Data Resources
Speed / Aggressive Driver Involved
2017 – 2021 Crash Summaries
Aggressive Driver Involved
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 49 | 28 | 37 | 55 | 32 | 40 |
| Injury Crashes | 1,607 | 1,524 | 1,387 | 1,025 | 1,106 | 1,330 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 2,873 | 2,814 | 2,652 | 1,884 | 2,126 | 2,470 |
| Total Crashes | 4,529 | 4,366 | 4,076 | 2,964 | 3,264 | 3,840 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 55 | 32 | 39 | 61 | 33 | 44 |
| Total Number Injured | 2,582 | 2,406 | 2,200 | 1,674 | 1,758 | 2,124 |
Speed Involved
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 93 | 71 | 72 | 101 | 87 | 85 |
| Injury Crashes | 3,093 | 3,253 | 2,737 | 2,113 | 2,226 | 2,684 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 6,762 | 7,327 | 6,374 | 5,354 | 5,634 | 6,290 |
| Total Crashes | 9,948 | 10,651 | 9,183 | 7,568 | 7,947 | 9,059 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 107 | 76 | 76 | 110 | 96 | 93 |
| Total Number Injured | 4,638 | 4,685 | 4,039 | 3,028 | 3,187 | 3,915 |
Speed/Aggressive Driving Data Resources
Distracted Driver Involved
2017 – 2021 Crash Summary
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5 Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 208 | 176 | 183 | 205 | 205 | 195 |
| Injury Crashes | 18,664 | 18,126 | 17,664 | 13,224 | 14,442 | 16,424 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 37,513 | 38,898 | 38,876 | 31,982 | 36,235 | 36,701 |
| Total Crashes | 56,386 | 57,200 | 56,723 | 45,411 | 50,882 | 53,321 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 220 | 189 | 196 | 216 | 222 | 209 |
| Total Number Injured | 27,969 | 26,979 | 26,393 | 19,248 | 21,134 | 24,345 |
Distracted Driving Data Resources
Motorcycle Involved
2017 – 2021 Crash Summary
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5-Year average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 83 | 56 | 74 | 81 | 77 | 74 |
| Injury Crashes | 1,028 | 943 | 897 | 907 | 961 | 947 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 340 | 275 | 282 | 301 | 305 | 301 |
| Total Crashes | 1,451 | 1,274 | 1,253 | 1,289 | 1,343 | 1,322 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 85 | 58 | 77 | 81 | 78 | 76 |
| Total Number Injured | 1,220 | 1,070 | 1,058 | 1,092 | 1,114 | 1,111 |
Pedestrian on Foot Involved
2017 – 2021 Crash Summary
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 109 | 130 | 124 | 130 | 125 | 124 |
| Injury Crashes | 3,111 | 2,931 | 2,750 | 2,000 | 2,185 | 2,595 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 246 | 248 | 264 | 217 | 238 | 243 |
| Total Crashes | 3,466 | 3,309 | 3,138 | 2,347 | 2,548 | 2,962 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 111 | 131 | 124 | 131 | 127 | 125 |
| Total Number Injured | 3,531 | 3,355 | 3,109 | 2,341 | 2,514 | 2,970 |
Pedestrian Data Resources
Bicycle or Other Pedalcycle Involved
2017 – 2021 Crash Summary
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 5-Year Average | |
| Fatal Crashes | 11 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Injury Crashes | 717 | 603 | 686 | 580 | 583 | 634 |
| Property Damage Crashes | 139 | 133 | 153 | 122 | 145 | 138 |
| Total Crashes | 867 | 742 | 849 | 718 | 734 | 782 |
| Total of All Fatalities | 11 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Total Number Injured | 767 | 634 | 728 | 616 | 613 | 672 |
Bicycle or Other Pedalcycle 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).
Problem IDs: Annually produced by the Maryland Highway Safety Office and the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s National Study Center, the Problem Identification Reports examine recent crash and traffic violation trend data at the state and jurisdictional levels to understand the scope of Maryland’s traffic safety problems and causal factors, particularly behavioral causes as categorized by emphasis areas in the statewide Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).
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.
*Please note: Crash/Crime Clocks have not been updated with 2021 data yet*