Traffic Deaths


Statistics on left side of page are for 2024 from January 1 - October 1, 2024
Statistics on right side of page are for 2025 from January 1 - October 1, 2025


 

2024

2025

Total Fatalities

98

81

Alcohol/Drug Related

17

3*

Vehicle Occupants

50

41

Seat Belts Worn

20

23

Seat Belts Not Used

29

18

Seat Belt Use Unknown

1

0

Motorcyclists

18

16

Pedestrians

21

20

Bicyclists

3

2

Other

6

2

Fatal Crashes by County (2025)

New Castle

Kent

Sussex

37 (46%)

18 (23%)

25 (31%)



Traffic statistical information is from CARS and fatal notice analysis.
* Current year count is unofficial and could rise as fatal crash investigations are completed