Traffic Deaths
Statistics on left side of page are for 2025 from January 1 - July 8, 2025
Statistics on right side of page are for 2026 from January 1 - July 8, 2026
2025
2026
Total Fatalities
51
59
Alcohol/Drug Related
6
1*
Vehicle Occupants
26
34
Seat Belts Worn
15
12
Seat Belts Not Used
11
19
Seat Belt Use Unknown
0
3
Motorcyclists
8
8
Pedestrians
15
12
Bicyclists
1
2
Other
1
3
Fatal Crashes by County (2026)
New Castle |
Kent |
Sussex |
|---|---|---|
21 (39%) |
14 (26%) |
19 (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


