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Massachusetts in 2006
Deaths 429Fatal crashes 403Per 100,000 6.7US deaths 42,708
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 2006.
In 2006, 429 people died in 403 fatal crashes in Massachusetts, 6.7 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.3 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2005 (441) and 2006 (429).
Massachusetts accounted for 1% of the 42,708 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
30.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2005 and the nation
| Measure | Massachusetts 2006 | Massachusetts 2005 | United States 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 429 | 441 | 42,708 |
| Fatal crashes | 403 | 417 | 38,648 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 6.7 | 6.9 | 14.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 30% | 25% | 35% |
Counties in 2006
Every county with a fatal crash in 2006, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 14 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | 58 | 67 | 7.6 | 533 |
| Middlesex County | 58 | 63 | 3.8 | 513 |
| Bristol County | 51 | 51 | 8.7 | 429 |
| Norfolk County | 44 | 48 | 6.5 | 368 |
| Plymouth County | 45 | 45 | 8.3 | 370 |
| Essex County | 31 | 35 | 4.2 | 332 |
| Suffolk County | 30 | 31 | 3.9 | 271 |
| Hampden County | 26 | 28 | 6.0 | 418 |
| Barnstable County | 20 | 21 | 9.0 | 138 |
| Berkshire County | 19 | 19 | 14.8 | 122 |
| Franklin County | 9 | 9 | 12.7 | 71 |
| Hampshire County | 9 | 9 | 5.4 | 84 |
| Dukes County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 10 |
| Nantucket County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 6 |
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 2006?
429 people in 403 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2006 file, or 6.7 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Massachusetts had the most crash deaths in 2006?
Worcester County with 67 deaths in 58 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2006 compare with 2005 in Massachusetts?
429 deaths against 441 in 2005 (+-3%). Nationally the 2006 total was 42,708.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2006 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.