Zero Deaths Maryland (MDOT MVA Highway Safety Office) · to 20 October 2026
Maryland Traffic Deaths 2026 So Far
Quick answer: 343 people have died in traffic crashes in Maryland in 2026, to 20 October 2026, against 401 by the same date in 2025 (-14%).
343
Deaths in 2026
to 20 October 2026
401
Same date 2025
-14% this year
Reported fatalities, updated daily by the MDOT MVA Highway Safety Office. Last year's figures stop at the same month and day as this year's newest record. Source: Zero Deaths Maryland (MDOT MVA Highway Safety Office); checked every 6 hours.
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Questions
Deaths this year — FAQ
How many people have died on Maryland roads in 2026?
343 people have died in traffic crashes in Maryland in 2026, to 20 October 2026, against 401 by the same date in 2025 (-14%).
Are these final numbers?
No. These are running counts published during the year. Reported fatalities, updated daily by the MDOT MVA Highway Safety Office. 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.