MA Car Accidents Statistics
Traffic accidents pose a significant public health issue in Massachsetts and car crashes rank among the leading causes of severe injuries and fatalities.
According to
MassDOT in 2022 there were 409 fatal traffic crashes in Massachusetts and in 2023 a little lower number: 328. Serious injuries during car accidents remain high, around 2500 in both years.
Crash Type | 2022 | 2023 |
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Fatal Injury | 409 | 328 |
Serious Injury | 2,522 | 2,417 |
Minor Injury | 17.401 | 18,613 |
Possible Injury | 10,543 | 9,727 |
No Injury | 75,170 | 96,060 |
Other | 7.114 | 8.049 |
Various factors contribute to the outcomes of Massachusetts car accidents, including the age and gender of drivers and passenger. Most of these accidents involve male drivers aged 25 to 34, followed by those aged 35 to 44. However, there is a notable number of crashes where the driver's age is unknown.
In 2022, a notable shift occurred as one in four victims of roadway violence were pedestrians or bicycle users, a significantly higher proportion than in previous years, when victims were more likely to be drivers or passengers in motor vehicles. In 2023, 22% of fatlities were pedestrians or bicycle users.
Massachusetts law and policymakers strongly encourage and require motorists to use these safety restraints, as they have been proven to significantly reduce the severity of accidents. Wearing a seat belt and buckling children into age and weight appropriate booster seats can decrease the risk of severe injury or death by 50%. In Massachusetts, seat belt laws are secondary and apply to drivers and passengers over the age of 13. Additionally, child restraint laws mandate that children aged seven years old and younger must be secured in a car or booster seat.
The CDC also found that alcohol impairment was responsible for more than 1,000 Massachusetts car accident fatalities. In the United States, over 10,000 people die each year in accidents involving an impaired driver. It is illegal to drive in Massachusetts with a blood alcohol content level (BAC) at or above 0.08%. Despite numerous federal and state programs aimed at reducing the impaired driving rate, millions of alcohol-impaired drivers continue to operate vehicles. Compared to the national average of 1.7%, 2.5% of Massachusetts drivers report driving after consuming too much alcohol
Many motor vehicle crashes and injuries are preventable, and it is crucial for injury victims to consult with an attorney to discuss their rights and potential remedies in these cases.
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