Maryland in 2007
Deaths 614Fatal crashes 558Per 100,000 10.9US 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, 614 people died in 558 fatal crashes in Maryland, 10.9 deaths per 100,000 residents against 13.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 6% from 652 in 2006 to 614 in 2007.
Maryland accounted for 1.5% of the 41,259 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
39.6% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2006 and the nation
| Measure | Maryland 2007 | Maryland 2006 | United States 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 614 | 652 | 41,259 |
| Fatal crashes | 558 | 594 | 37,435 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 10.9 | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 40% | 39% | 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. 24 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | 120 | 125 | 12.9 | 1,090 |
| Baltimore County | 67 | 72 | 8.4 | 714 |
| Montgomery County | 46 | 48 | 4.4 | 425 |
| Anne Arundel County | 43 | 48 | 8.0 | 454 |
| Baltimore city | 42 | 47 | 8.3 | 491 |
| Harford County | 28 | 29 | 10.9 | 190 |
| Frederick County | 20 | 25 | 8.4 | 236 |
| Charles County | 19 | 23 | 13.2 | 246 |
| Cecil County | 20 | 22 | 20.7 | 218 |
| Washington County | 19 | 21 | 13.4 | 166 |
| Carroll County | 18 | 21 | 11.9 | 147 |
| Howard County | 17 | 20 | 5.9 | 236 |
| Wicomico County | 17 | 18 | 16.9 | 129 |
| Calvert County | 14 | 17 | 17.9 | 97 |
| Queen Anne's County | 11 | 12 | 22.4 | 73 |
| Talbot County | 10 | 12 | 31.4 | 51 |
| Worcester County | 10 | 11 | 20.2 | 110 |
| St. Mary's County | 9 | 10 | 8.6 | 141 |
| Allegany County | 7 | 8 | 11.9 | 79 |
| Garrett County | 6 | 8 | 28.2 | 64 |
| Kent County | 6 | 8 | 40.9 | 30 |
| Caroline County | 5 | 5 | 14.6 | 75 |
| Dorchester County | 3 | 3 | 9.1 | 49 |
| Somerset County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Maryland in 2007?
614 people in 558 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2007 file, or 10.9 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Maryland had the most crash deaths in 2007?
Prince George's County with 125 deaths in 120 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2007 compare with 2006 in Maryland?
614 deaths against 652 in 2006 (+-6%). 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.