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Massachusetts in 2005
Deaths 441Fatal crashes 417Per 100,000 6.9US 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, 441 people died in 417 fatal crashes in Massachusetts, 6.9 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 7% from 476 in 2004 to 441 in 2005.
Massachusetts accounted for 1% of the 43,510 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
25.4% 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 | Massachusetts 2005 | Massachusetts 2004 | United States 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 441 | 476 | 43,510 |
| Fatal crashes | 417 | 447 | 39,252 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.9 | 7.4 | 14.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 25% | 23% | 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. 13 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 66 | 69 | 4.1 | 513 |
| Bristol County | 58 | 60 | 10.2 | 429 |
| Worcester County | 51 | 58 | 6.6 | 533 |
| Essex County | 45 | 46 | 5.6 | 332 |
| Plymouth County | 44 | 46 | 8.5 | 370 |
| Hampden County | 41 | 43 | 9.3 | 418 |
| Norfolk County | 29 | 31 | 4.2 | 368 |
| Suffolk County | 24 | 26 | 3.3 | 271 |
| Barnstable County | 24 | 24 | 10.3 | 138 |
| Berkshire County | 13 | 15 | 11.7 | 122 |
| Hampshire County | 12 | 12 | 7.3 | 84 |
| Franklin County | 7 | 8 | 11.3 | 71 |
| Dukes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 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 2005?
441 people in 417 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2005 file, or 6.9 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Massachusetts had the most crash deaths in 2005?
Middlesex County with 69 deaths in 66 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2005 compare with 2004 in Massachusetts?
441 deaths against 476 in 2004 (+-7%). 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.