Delaware Office of Highway Safety — fatal crash summary · to 14 October 2026
Delaware Traffic Deaths 2026 So Far
Quick answer: 87 people have died in traffic crashes in Delaware in 2026, to 14 October 2026, against 89 by the same date in 2025 (-2%).
87
Deaths in 2026
to 14 October 2026
89
Same date 2025
-2% this year
The current year count is unofficial and can rise as investigations finish. Last year's figures stop at the same month and day as this year's newest record. Source: Delaware Office of Highway Safety — fatal crash summary; checked every 6 hours.
Related: other states so far this year · most dangerous counties in Delaware · deadliest roads in Delaware · Delaware road deaths by year
Questions
Deaths this year — FAQ
How many people have died on Delaware roads in 2026?
87 people have died in traffic crashes in Delaware in 2026, to 14 October 2026, against 89 by the same date in 2025 (-2%).
Are these final numbers?
No. These are running counts published during the year. The current year count is unofficial and can rise as investigations finish. NHTSA publishes final national figures (FARS) about a year after the year ends.
Why only these states?
Only some states publish a running count in a form we can read automatically and check. We add a state when its official count becomes available as data, rather than copying numbers from news reports.