Traffic Deaths
Statistics on left side of page are for 2025 from January 1 - July 29, 2025
Statistics on right side of page are for 2026 from January 1 - July 29, 2026
2025
2026
Total Fatalities
59
66
Alcohol/Drug Related
7
1*
Vehicle Occupants
32
37
Seat Belts Worn
18
14
Seat Belts Not Used
14
20
Seat Belt Use Unknown
0
3
Motorcyclists
9
9
Pedestrians
15
14
Bicyclists
2
3
Other
1
3
Fatal Crashes by County (2026)
New Castle |
Kent |
Sussex |
|---|---|---|
24 (39%) |
16 (26%) |
21 (35%) |
Traffic statistical information is from CARS and fatal notice analysis.
* Current year count is unofficial and could rise as fatal crash investigations are completed


