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Massachusetts in 2001
Deaths 477Fatal crashes 446Per 100,000 7.5US deaths 42,196
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 2001.
In 2001, 477 people died in 446 fatal crashes in Massachusetts, 7.5 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.8 nationally.
The death toll rose 10% from 433 in 2000 to 477 in 2001.
Massachusetts accounted for 1.1% of the 42,196 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
30.9% 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 2000 and the nation
| Measure | Massachusetts 2001 | Massachusetts 2000 | United States 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 477 | 433 | 42,196 |
| Fatal crashes | 446 | 410 | 37,862 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 7.5 | 6.8 | 14.8 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 31% | 38% | 35% |
Counties in 2001
Every county with a fatal crash in 2001, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 13 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 83 | 84 | 5.0 | 513 |
| Worcester County | 62 | 66 | 7.5 | 533 |
| Bristol County | 50 | 52 | 8.8 | 429 |
| Plymouth County | 46 | 52 | 9.6 | 370 |
| Norfolk County | 44 | 47 | 6.3 | 368 |
| Hampden County | 39 | 41 | 8.8 | 418 |
| Suffolk County | 36 | 37 | 4.7 | 271 |
| Essex County | 32 | 34 | 4.1 | 332 |
| Barnstable County | 22 | 28 | 12.0 | 138 |
| Berkshire County | 13 | 16 | 12.4 | 122 |
| Hampshire County | 9 | 9 | 5.4 | 84 |
| Franklin County | 7 | 8 | 11.3 | 71 |
| Dukes County | 3 | 3 | 14.2 | 10 |
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 Massachusetts in 2001?
477 people in 446 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2001 file, or 7.5 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Massachusetts had the most crash deaths in 2001?
Middlesex County with 84 deaths in 83 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2001 compare with 2000 in Massachusetts?
477 deaths against 433 in 2000 (+10%). Nationally the 2001 total was 42,196.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2001 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.