Charles County, MD, has over 172,000 residents. These residents’ vehicles can clog the county’s roads and highways. According to Charles County car accident statistics, even in less populated areas of the county, drivers can crash on narrow, winding, and dark roads.
Car accidents can cause severe physical injuries and financial losses. The Charles County car accident attorneys at Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers fight insurers and at-fault drivers for compensation for crash-related injuries.
If you were hurt in a traffic collision, contact our law firm for a free initial consultation to discuss your legal options. Contact us today at (301) 932-9997.
How Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Car Accident in Charles County, MD
Our firm’s attorneys have over 125 years of combined legal experience helping people in Charles County, Maryland. We have a long record of success, with more than $100 million in settlements and verdicts recovered for our clients.
Our Charles County personal injury lawyers provide the following services if you were injured in a car crash caused by someone else’s careless or aggressive driving:
- Assess your legal situation and explain how you can pursue compensation
- Gather evidence for your case, including medical records and accident reports
- Prepare your insurance claim and negotiate with the at-fault driver’s insurer
- File a lawsuit if the insurer persists in denying liability for your injuries
Car accidents in Maryland typically result from driving errors. Contact us to schedule your free consultation with a Charles County car accident attorney to discuss how we can hold a negligent driver accountable for the losses you suffered.
Charles County Traffic Crash Overview
According to the Crash Data Dashboard operated by the Maryland State Police, Charles County had 2,895 traffic accidents in 2024. 59 of these crashes involved a non-motorist, including 38 pedestrian accidents, 16 bicycle accidents, and two scooter accidents. The county’s 2,895 traffic crashes also included 52 motorcycle accidents and 213 collisions involving large trucks.
According to the dashboard, the most dangerous time of the day for motor vehicle crashes is Tuesday between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. However, crashes increased every weekday during the afternoon commute beginning around 3 p.m. and ending at about 6:00 p.m.
Weekend crash patterns were different. Crashes were more evenly distributed throughout the weekend days, with a slight peak between noon and 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
The most dangerous times of year for crashes are in the spring and fall. Specifically, fatal crashes in Charles County clustered in late March through late April and again in late September through early October.
What Happens To People Involved in Charles County Car Accidents?
Traffic crashes in Charles County included the following:
- 32 fatal crashes
- 781 non-fatal injury crashes
Of the various types of traffic accidents in Charles County, collisions with pedestrians produced the worst outcomes. Among the county’s 38 pedestrian accidents, six were fatal, and 28 caused a non-fatal injury. Thus, over 89% of collisions with pedestrians resulted in at least one injury or death.
Motorcycle accidents also caused a lot of harm. Of the county’s 52 motorcycle crashes, eight caused fatal injuries, and 32 caused non-fatal injuries. Motorcyclists only walked away from 12 crashes unharmed. This means that nearly 77% of motorcycle collisions caused injury or death.
Common Causes of Traffic Crashes in Charles County
Maryland’s Department of Transportation identified several driver behaviors for analysis. These areas of focus encompass the following four preventable crash causes:
Impaired Driving
Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol lack the judgment, coordination, and perception to drive safely. They may fall asleep at the wheel or drift out of their lane. They may speed or run red lights.
Impaired driving was not a leading cause of all crashes. However, it played a significant role in fatal crashes. Over a five-year period, Maryland averaged 535 fatal crashes, with 142 of those caused by intoxicated drivers. Stated differently, over 26% of fatal collisions over that period resulted from impaired driving.
Speeding and Aggressive Driving
Speeding can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle. It also increases the damage and injuries in a crash. In that same five-year span, speeding caused an average of 91 fatal crashes and 2,298 non-fatal injury crashes.
Aggressive driving happens when a driver commits three or more traffic violations simultaneously or during a single, continuous period of driving. Aggressive driving in Maryland caused an average of 42 fatal collisions and 1,152 non-fatal injury collisions per year during that period.
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes in Maryland. This behavior happens when drivers take their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or focus away from driving. The state recently recorded an average of 50,900 distracted driving crashes per year.
Contact Our Experienced Charles County Car Accident Lawyers For a Free Consultation
Regardless of how it happens, a Charles County auto accident can leave you facing mountains of medical bills. Contact Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation to learn about your right to seek compensation under Maryland law.
Our Charles County car accident attorneys offer a free initial consultation.
