Traffic Deaths
Statistics on left side of page are for 2025 from January 1 - May 27, 2025
Statistics on right side of page are for 2026 from January 1 - May 27, 2026
2025
2026
Total Fatalities
38
44
Alcohol/Drug Related
5
1*
Vehicle Occupants
20
26
Seat Belts Worn
11
10
Seat Belts Not Used
9
15
Seat Belt Use Unknown
0
1
Motorcyclists
5
8
Pedestrians
11
9
Bicyclists
1
1
Other
1
2
Fatal Crashes by County (2026)
New Castle |
Kent |
Sussex |
|---|---|---|
19 (43%) |
13 (30%) |
12 (27%) |
Traffic statistical information is from CARS and fatal notice analysis.
* Current year count is unofficial and could rise as fatal crash investigations are completed


