Maryland in 2005
Deaths 614Fatal crashes 577Per 100,000 11.0US deaths 43,510
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 2005.
In 2005, 614 people died in 577 fatal crashes in Maryland, 11.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 5% from 643 in 2004 to 614 in 2005.
Maryland accounted for 1.4% of the 43,510 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
36.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
29% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2004 and the nation
| Measure | Maryland 2005 | Maryland 2004 | United States 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 614 | 643 | 43,510 |
| Fatal crashes | 577 | 576 | 39,252 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 11.0 | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 41% | 35% |
Counties in 2005
Every county with a fatal crash in 2005, 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 | 129 | 134 | 13.9 | 1,090 |
| Baltimore County | 70 | 73 | 8.6 | 714 |
| Anne Arundel County | 50 | 54 | 9.0 | 454 |
| Montgomery County | 43 | 44 | 4.1 | 425 |
| Charles County | 34 | 40 | 22.9 | 246 |
| Baltimore city | 33 | 34 | 6.0 | 491 |
| Frederick County | 28 | 33 | 11.0 | 236 |
| Harford County | 19 | 22 | 8.3 | 190 |
| Cecil County | 21 | 21 | 19.8 | 218 |
| Washington County | 21 | 21 | 13.4 | 166 |
| Carroll County | 19 | 21 | 11.9 | 147 |
| Howard County | 18 | 18 | 5.3 | 236 |
| St. Mary's County | 12 | 14 | 12.0 | 141 |
| Wicomico County | 13 | 13 | 12.2 | 129 |
| Allegany County | 10 | 11 | 16.4 | 79 |
| Worcester County | 10 | 10 | 18.4 | 110 |
| Calvert County | 9 | 10 | 10.5 | 97 |
| Caroline County | 9 | 10 | 29.2 | 75 |
| Garrett County | 6 | 8 | 28.2 | 64 |
| Queen Anne's County | 7 | 7 | 13.0 | 73 |
| Talbot County | 7 | 7 | 18.3 | 51 |
| Dorchester County | 6 | 6 | 18.1 | 49 |
| Somerset County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Kent County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 30 |
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 2005?
614 people in 577 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2005 file, or 11.0 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Maryland had the most crash deaths in 2005?
Prince George's County with 134 deaths in 129 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2005 compare with 2004 in Maryland?
614 deaths against 643 in 2004 (+-5%). Nationally the 2005 total was 43,510.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2005 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.