{"id":23244,"date":"2023-10-09T18:31:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T18:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=23244"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:58:13","slug":"maryland-had-80000-crashes-in-2023-and-12-more-traffic-fatalities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/maryland-had-80000-crashes-in-2023-and-12-more-traffic-fatalities\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Had 80,000 Crashes In 2023 And 12% More Traffic Fatalities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There was some unfortunate and probably preventable news coming out of Maryland last week. Transportation and safety officials are reporting there were 52 motor vehicle crash fatalities in September alone, according to preliminary numbers. What\u2019s even more unnerving is that when you take in the entire year so far, fatalities have climbed to 456.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Maryland had 900 crashes so far this year that took place in work zones \u2013 resulting in six fatalities<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Traffic fatalities include cyclists and pedestrians<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These 456 deaths include 13 bicyclist and 103 pedestrians. A growing problem since cycling is getting more popular in the Old Line State. In fact, many MD communities are now recognized as a Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. These communities include Baltimore, Bethesda, Columbia, Frederick, Hagerstown, Rockville, and Salisbury.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Under Maryland law\u00a0bicycles are defined as vehicles<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>2023 will account for 600 motor vehicle deaths<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A Maryland MVA press release reports officials are expecting to finish the year with 600 motor vehicle fatalities \u2014 the first time it\u2019s this high since 2007. When looking at a 5-year average, fatal crashes account for 517 according to MDOT. While injury crashes\u2019 5-year average is at 29,677.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Close to 80,000 crashes in Maryland this year so far<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Injured residents\u2019 numbers are much higher. Since the start of 2023, there have been close to 80,000 crashes in Maryland. Last year, close to 8,000 crashes involved speeding, with Baltimore, Prince George\u2019s, and Montgomery counties having the most. 51,032 crashes involved a distracted driver. That\u2019s someone who\u2019s eating while behind the wheel, on the phone, texting, or even fiddling with the radio. Total crashes involving pedestrians in the Old Line State? 2,609 in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Leading causes for most car accidents in Maryland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 Distracted driving<br \/>\n\u2022 Speeding<br \/>\n\u2022 Impaired driving<br \/>\n\u2022 Aggressive driving<br \/>\n\u2022 Intoxication<br \/>\n\u2022 Ignoring traffic signals<br \/>\n\u2022 Hit-and-run accidents<br \/>\n\u2022 Rollover accidents<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/impaired-driving-laws-in-maryland-fines-points-jail-time-and-more\/\">SEE ALSO: IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS IN MARYLAND&#8211;FINES, POINTS, JAIL TIME<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Defensive driving means that you must scan everything in your line of vision, not just what&#8217;s right in front of you<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Driving safety for all<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s crucial to know that you can help prevent car crashes, traffic fatalities, and injuries. Drive defensively, and always buckle up even for a short time behind the wheel. Remember to share the road with bicyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers of course. And don\u2019t forget to move over for all stopped and standing vehicles, especially those with emergency personnel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Drive safe, your life depends on it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There was some unfortunate and probably preventable news coming out of Maryland last week. 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