Delaware in 2007
Deaths 117Fatal crashes 105Per 100,000 13.4US deaths 41,259
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 2007.
In 2007, 117 people died in 105 fatal crashes in Delaware, 13.4 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 21% from 148 in 2006 to 117 in 2007.
Delaware accounted for 0.3% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
44.8% 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; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Delaware 2007 | Delaware 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 117 | 148 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 105 | 133 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 13.4 | 17.2 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 45% | 35% | 37% |
Counties in 2007
Every county with a fatal crash in 2007, 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 | 49 | 56 | 9.5 | 623 |
| Sussex County | 36 | 39 | 14.4 | 389 |
| Kent County | 19 | 21 | 10.9 | 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 2007?
117 people in 105 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 13.4 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Delaware had the most crash deaths in 2007?
New Castle County with 56 deaths in 49 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Delaware?
117 deaths against 148 in 2006 (+-21%). Nationally the 2007 total was 41,259.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2007 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.