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352Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Massachusetts, 2025 (early estimate)
-3.0%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Massachusetts traffic deaths from 2024 (363 deaths)
0.57Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Massachusetts, 2025 (early estimate; 0.59 in 2024)
349Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Massachusetts, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Massachusetts quick facts
Massachusetts quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 352, a change of -3.0% from 363 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 0.57 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 0.59 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 349 fatal crashes and 363 deaths in Massachusetts.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on SR-81 PLYMOUTH AVE, Bristol County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Massachusetts compared with the United States
The bars compare Massachusetts's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
A Fast and Simple Way to Get Your Massachusetts Crash Report
After a car accident, you don’t have time to waste, especially if you’ve been injured and you’re out of work due to those injuries. At AccidentReports.com, we’ve made it our mission to help accident victims during this difficult time. Our collision report support center allows you to easily search for a copy of your report from law enforcement agencies all over Massachusetts. Searching for your accident report has never been easier. Fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information to get started.
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AccidentReports.com offers the most affordable and fastest way to get your crash report as soon as it’s available. Unlike the RMV, searching for your crash report on our site is free. Our information center allows you to search for crash reports from law enforcement agencies all over the state. Don’t put off obtaining a copy of your crash report for your records. Get started searching for your collision report now.
These are fatal crashes in Massachusetts recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 349 fatal crashes and 363 deaths in Massachusetts that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
A CRA-65 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Crash Police Report is filled out if:
An automobile accident occurred on a public way
The auto accident resulted in $1000 worth of property damage or more
The accident resulted in fatality
A vehicle occupant sustained a personal injur
You can get a copy of your Massachusetts police report with help from AccidentReports.com, or you can obtain a copy of your report from the Registry of Motor Vehicles website.
Requests for Incident Reports Online
Visit the Registry of Motor Vehicles website and fill out the online Vehicle Crash Report Form to obtain a copy of your report.
A complete report includes the following information:
Contact details for all parties involved
Driver license number
Vehicle registration
Auto insurance carrier and insurance coverage
Location and date of the accident
Time of accident
Vehicle plate and VINs
Description of vehicle and property damage
Description of personal injuries
Crash narrative
Diagram of the accident scene
Responding Police Department
You will need to provide the following information:
Your full name or the name of other involved parties
Drivers license number
Date of the accident
Location of the accident
VIN or license plate number
Email address or mailing address
Requests for copies of Massachusetts incident reports are $20.00 per search/report. This means you will be charged $20.00 even if you search for your crash report and are unable to find it. The Registry of Motor Vehicles will continue to search for your accident report for up to three months from the date of the collision.
Typically, the police officer who filled out the report will file it within three business days following the accident. However, if the accident involved a fatality, serious injuries, significant property damage, or a crime, then the report may not be filed for several weeks or months.
An auto accident can be an overwhelming and traumatic experience, especially if the car crash resulted in serious injuries and other damages. When law enforcement is contacted after a collision, they fill out an official collision report. This report is very thorough and includes information, such as the names of all parties involved in the collision, descriptions of injuries and property damage, statements from the people involved in the accident and witnesses, road and weather conditions, and the police officer’s opinion as to the cause of the crash.
Filing an Insurance Claim or Personal Injury Lawsuit
Massachusetts accident reports contain a wealth of information concerning what happened before, during, and after an accident. Because of this, if you plan to file an insurance claim or lawsuit, you must obtain your crash report as soon as possible.
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