The state of Maryland made progress in 2025 toward safer roads, with traffic fatalities falling by approximately 18% statewide, according to preliminary data.
Motor vehicle crash deaths declined from 582 in 2024 to 480 in 2025, marking the first time fatalities have fallen below 500 since 2014.
The largest gains were seen among pedestrians and bicyclists. Fatalities for these road users dropped 33%, from 173 in 2024 to 116 in 2025. Motorcyclist fatalities declined 46%, from 90 to 48 over the same period.
“There is no greater priority than protecting our people. This requires strengthening enforcement, investing in infrastructure, and ensuring our streets are safer for everyone who uses them,” said Gov. Wes Moore. “The decline we’re seeing in motor vehicle fatalities shows that when we act with urgency and data-driven strategies, we can save lives—and we will not let up because every Marylander should be able to move safely through our communities.”
The Moore Administration credits the decline to increased state investments in education, enforcement, and engineering, along with increased federal and state highway safety funding.
Reductions reflect targeted investments in high-risk corridors and a focus on reducing behaviors most likely to lead to serious crashes. The efforts have also included strengthening enforcement for impaired and aggressive driving; expanding automated speed enforcement; increasing seat belt use campaigns; and supporting community-based safety programs.
Top Photo: Traffic on Interstate 95 South and 895 South near EZPass Express Entrance into Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and Annapolis.
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