Maryland in 1994
Deaths 651Fatal crashes 601Per 100,000 —US deaths 40,716
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 1994.
In 1994, 651 people died in 601 fatal crashes in Maryland.
The death toll was about level between 1993 (666) and 1994 (651).
Maryland accounted for 1.6% of the 40,716 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
22.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1993 and the nation
| Measure | Maryland 1994 | Maryland 1993 | United States 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 651 | 666 | 40,716 |
| Fatal crashes | 601 | 599 | 36,254 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 22% | 25% | 33% |
Counties in 1994
Every county with a fatal crash in 1994, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 24 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | 96 | 104 | 10.8 | 1,090 |
| Montgomery County | 65 | 68 | 6.3 | 425 |
| Baltimore city | 64 | 67 | 11.8 | 491 |
| Baltimore County | 61 | 66 | 7.7 | 714 |
| Anne Arundel County | 53 | 58 | 9.6 | 454 |
| Frederick County | 27 | 29 | 9.7 | 236 |
| Harford County | 25 | 26 | 9.8 | 190 |
| Charles County | 21 | 23 | 13.2 | 246 |
| Wicomico County | 17 | 22 | 20.7 | 129 |
| Queen Anne's County | 17 | 21 | 39.1 | 73 |
| Washington County | 16 | 19 | 12.1 | 166 |
| Worcester County | 18 | 18 | 33.1 | 110 |
| Carroll County | 17 | 17 | 9.6 | 147 |
| Cecil County | 17 | 17 | 16.0 | 218 |
| Howard County | 16 | 16 | 4.7 | 236 |
| Calvert County | 12 | 12 | 12.6 | 97 |
| Allegany County | 10 | 11 | 16.4 | 79 |
| Garrett County | 8 | 10 | 35.2 | 64 |
| St. Mary's County | 8 | 9 | 7.7 | 141 |
| Talbot County | 8 | 9 | 23.5 | 51 |
| Dorchester County | 6 | 9 | 27.2 | 49 |
| Somerset County | 8 | 8 | 31.7 | 37 |
| Kent County | 7 | 8 | 40.9 | 30 |
| Caroline County | 4 | 4 | 11.7 | 75 |
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 Maryland in 1994?
651 people in 601 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1994 file.
Which county in Maryland had the most crash deaths in 1994?
Prince George's County with 104 deaths in 96 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1994 compare with 1993 in Maryland?
651 deaths against 666 in 1993 (+-2%). Nationally the 1994 total was 40,716.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1994 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.