Delaware in 2006
Deaths 148Fatal crashes 133Per 100,000 17.2US deaths 42,708
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 2006.
In 2006, 148 people died in 133 fatal crashes in Delaware, 17.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.3 nationally.
The death toll rose 11% from 133 in 2005 to 148 in 2006.
Delaware accounted for 0.3% of the 42,708 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
35.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
35% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2005 and the nation
| Measure | Delaware 2006 | Delaware 2005 | United States 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 148 | 133 | 42,708 |
| Fatal crashes | 133 | 117 | 38,648 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 17.2 | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 35% | 46% | 35% |
Counties in 2006
Every county with a fatal crash in 2006, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 3 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 60 | 63 | 10.7 | 623 |
| Sussex County | 40 | 49 | 18.1 | 389 |
| Kent County | 32 | 35 | 18.2 | 275 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Delaware in 2006?
148 people in 133 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2006 file, or 17.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Delaware had the most crash deaths in 2006?
New Castle County with 63 deaths in 60 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2006 compare with 2005 in Delaware?
148 deaths against 133 in 2005 (+11%). Nationally the 2006 total was 42,708.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2006 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.