37 People Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes Statewide in October

GLEN BURNIE, MD – With two months remaining in the year, the Moore-Miller Administration, Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland State Police continue to urge motorists to make safe choices behind the wheel. Preliminary data shows 37 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes during October, including eight pedestrians and 11 motorcyclists. Among those lives lost were Maryland Port Administration (MPA) Deputy Executive Director Brian Miller and his wife, a devastating tragedy that hits especially close to home for the Maryland Department of Transportation. Their passing is a heartbreaking reminder that behind every roadway fatality is a family, a community and loved ones forever changed. The Department extends its deepest condolences to the Miller family, friends, colleagues, and all those mourning their loss.

Compared to October 2025, 4 fewer lives were lost. While this year-over-year trend is encouraging, the Maryland Department of Transportation remains focused on sustaining this progress and working toward the goal of zero roadway deaths.

Later this month, those who have lost a loved one on Maryland roads are invited to join the Maryland Highway Safety Office for the 23rd Annual Maryland Remembers ceremony. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12th at the Sheraton Baltimore North (903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204). Attendees are encouraged to bring a framed picture of their loved one and must register at ZeroDeathsMD.gov/MDRemembers.

With the end of daylight saving time and the sun setting earlier, motorists are reminded to:

Watch for Deer. Be especially cautious at dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. If a deer crosses your path, brake firmly while maintaining control of your vehicle, stay in your lane, and avoid swerving, as this could cause a more serious crash.
Share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. 
Stop for School Buses and Watch for Children: Drivers must remember to stop for school buses with flashing red lights unless you are traveling on the opposite side of a roadway separated by a physical median.
Prepare for roadside emergencies by keeping your vehicle in good working condition and carrying an emergency kit.
If you have a flat tire, prioritize your safety over changing the tire. Pull off the roadway to a safe location, if possible, turn on your hazard lights, and call for roadside assistance if needed.
Look twice before changing lanes and turning, as motorcyclists can be harder to see, especially in a vehicle's blind spot.
Obey posted speed limits and slow down, especially in work zones.
Move over for any vehicle with flashing lights, or slow down if you cannot safely change lanes.
Avoid distractions while driving - including phones, passengers and any activity that takes your attention away from the road ahead.
Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Wear seat belts on every trip, in the front seat and back seat.
Avoid aggressive driving and give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination.

Fatal Crash Data

Each fatal crash represents a life lost on Maryland’s roadways. Fatality data are preliminary and subject to change.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is Serious About Safety. Learn more about the Highway Safety Office and Maryland’s safety efforts at 
ZeroDeathsMD.gov or on Facebook, X, and Instagram at @ZeroDeathsMD

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