Traffic Deaths
Statistics on left side of page are for 2023 from January 1 - December 18, 2023
Statistics on right side of page are for 2024 from January 1 - December 18, 2024
2023
2024
Total Fatalities
135
124
Alcohol/Drug Related
40
13*
Vehicle Occupants
89
64
Seat Belts Worn
45
22
Seat Belts Not Used
42
37
Seat Belt Use Unknown
2
5
Motorcyclists
14
20
Pedestrians
26
29
Bicyclists
5
5
Other
1
6
Fatal Crashes by County (2024)
New Castle |
Kent |
Sussex |
|---|---|---|
58 (49%) |
31 (26%) |
30 (25%) |
Traffic statistical information is from CARS and fatal notice analysis.
* Current year count is unofficial and could rise as fatal crash investigations are completed