Traffic Deaths
Statistics on left side of page are for 2025 from January 1 - August 19, 2025
Statistics on right side of page are for 2026 from January 1 - August 19, 2026
2025
2026
Total Fatalities
64
72
Alcohol/Drug Related
10
1*
Vehicle Occupants
34
39
Seat Belts Worn
19
14
Seat Belts Not Used
15
21
Seat Belt Use Unknown
0
4
Motorcyclists
10
11
Pedestrians
17
16
Bicyclists
2
3
Other
1
3
Fatal Crashes by County (2026)
New Castle |
Kent |
Sussex |
|---|---|---|
26 (39%) |
18 (27%) |
23 (34%) |
Traffic statistical information is from CARS and fatal notice analysis.
* Current year count is unofficial and could rise as fatal crash investigations are completed


