Delaware in 2011
Deaths 99Fatal crashes 94Per 100,000 10.9US deaths 32,479
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 2011.
In 2011, 99 people died in 94 fatal crashes in Delaware, 10.9 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2010 (101) and 2011 (99).
Delaware accounted for 0.3% of the 32,479 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
39.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
34% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2010 and the nation
| Measure | Delaware 2011 | Delaware 2010 | United States 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 99 | 101 | 32,479 |
| Fatal crashes | 94 | 92 | 29,867 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 10.9 | 11.2 | 10.4 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 39% | 37% | 31% |
Counties in 2011
Every county with a fatal crash in 2011, 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 | 42 | 43 | 7.3 | 623 |
| Sussex County | 35 | 39 | 14.4 | 389 |
| Kent County | 17 | 17 | 8.8 | 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
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Delaware in 2011?
99 people in 94 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2011 file, or 10.9 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Delaware had the most crash deaths in 2011?
New Castle County with 43 deaths in 42 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2011 compare with 2010 in Delaware?
99 deaths against 101 in 2010 (+-2%). Nationally the 2011 total was 32,479.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2011 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.