Maryland Traffic Deaths Drop by 18% in 2025

Traffic deaths fell drastically across Maryland last year, data shows

The Governor's Office credits strengthened enforcement of DUI and aggressive driving, speed camera expansion and seat belt use campaigns.

Maryland traffic deaths drop by 18% in 2025

Traffic deaths in Maryland declined by 18% in 2025, according to preliminary data shared by the governor's office.

Maryland traffic fatalities drop to decade-low in 2025

Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland's traffic fatalities for 2025, marking a decade-low with an 18% decrease from the previous year. Preliminary data sho

Maryland reports fewest traffic fatalities in over a decade

Data shows an 18% decrease in road deaths since 2024, with 480 in 2025 down from 582. This marks the first time Maryland has seen fewer than 500 since 2014.

Maryland traffic fatalities drop in 2025, reaching decade-low levels

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced on Tuesday that Maryland saw a historic decline in traffic-related deaths during 2025. According to preliminary data, fatalities fell by approximately 18% statewide, dropping from 582 deaths in 2024 to 480 in 2025. This achievement marks the first time the state’s annual traffic death toll has dipped below 500 since 2014. The 2025 data represents one of the five lowest annual counts since 1960. Administ…

Maryland traffic fatalities last year were the lowest in more than a decade

Traffic fatalities in Maryland last year were the lowest in more than a decade, state officials said Tuesday.