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Massachusetts in 2013
Deaths 351Fatal crashes 334Per 100,000 5.2US deaths 32,893
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 2013.
In 2013, 351 people died in 334 fatal crashes in Massachusetts, 5.2 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.
The death toll fell 8% from 383 in 2012 to 351 in 2013.
Massachusetts accounted for 1.1% of the 32,893 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
28.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 2012 and the nation
| Measure | Massachusetts 2013 | Massachusetts 2012 | United States 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 351 | 383 | 32,893 |
| Fatal crashes | 334 | 365 | 30,202 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 5.2 | 5.7 | 10.4 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 29% | 27% | 30% |
Counties in 2013
Every county with a fatal crash in 2013, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | 64 | 67 | 7.6 | 533 |
| Plymouth County | 41 | 46 | 8.5 | 370 |
| Middlesex County | 41 | 41 | 2.5 | 513 |
| Bristol County | 35 | 36 | 6.1 | 429 |
| Essex County | 33 | 34 | 4.1 | 332 |
| Hampden County | 33 | 34 | 7.3 | 418 |
| Norfolk County | 27 | 28 | 3.8 | 368 |
| Suffolk County | 22 | 23 | 2.9 | 271 |
| Barnstable County | 16 | 18 | 7.7 | 138 |
| Berkshire County | 9 | 9 | 7.0 | 122 |
| Franklin County | 6 | 7 | 9.9 | 71 |
| Hampshire County | 6 | 7 | 4.2 | 84 |
| 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 2013?
351 people in 334 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2013 file, or 5.2 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Massachusetts had the most crash deaths in 2013?
Worcester County with 67 deaths in 64 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2013 compare with 2012 in Massachusetts?
351 deaths against 383 in 2012 (+-8%). Nationally the 2013 total was 32,893.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2013 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.