I-295: fatal crashes in every state
From 2015 to 2024, 355 fatal crashes on I-295 killed 378 people across the 7 states it runs through, the 28th most of any interstate. In 2024 there were 34 fatal crashes and 34 deaths on the road.
I-295 by state: fatal crashes, deaths and per mile
Florida has the most fatal crashes on I-295, 135 from 2015 to 2024. Each state's stretch is counted within that state; the per-mile figure needs 20 miles or more of road.
| State | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2024 | Miles | Per 100 miles a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-295 in Florida | 135 | 145 | 14 | ||
| 2 | I-295 in New Jersey | 86 | 90 | 7 | ||
| 3 | Virginia | 62 | 67 | 7 | ||
| 4 | Rhode Island | 21 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 5 | Maine | 18 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 6 | New York | 11 | 11 | 2 | ||
| 7 | District of Columbia | 7 | 8 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Mileage from the FHWA Interstate route log (table 1), the only figure here not counted from FARS.
Deaths on I-295 by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 34 |
| 2023 | 35 | 38 |
| 2022 | 36 | 37 |
| 2021 | 51 | 55 |
| 2020 | 34 | 38 |
| 2019 | 36 | 37 |
| 2018 | 34 | 35 |
| 2017 | 35 | 36 |
| 2016 | 32 | 34 |
| 2015 | 28 | 34 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen on I-295
The heaviest slot is Sunday, midnight to 4 am, with 19 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is midnight to 1 am; the worst month is May.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5.4 percent, 19 fatal crashes | 3.7 percent, 13 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 5.1 percent, 18 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 3.4 percent, 12 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 7 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 8 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 1.1 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 2.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 12 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 3.7 percent, 13 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.1 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 2.5 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 10 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 4.8 percent, 17 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 1.4 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.6%
- Feb6.8%
- Mar7.6%
- Apr7.6%
- May11.5%
- Jun9.3%
- Jul8.7%
- Aug8.5%
- Sep6.8%
- Oct11.3%
- Nov5.9%
- Dec8.5%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes on I-295 first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in 38%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 37%, a pedestrian in 9.9%, a rollover in 7.9%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 133 | 38% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 131 | 37% |
| Pedestrian | 35 | 9.9% |
| Rollover | 28 | 7.9% |
| Other | 17 | 4.8% |
| Parked vehicle | 10 | 2.8% |
| Cyclist | 1 | 0.3% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes on I-295 compare with the United States
A drinking driver was recorded in 28% of fatal crashes in I-295 from 2015 to 2024, above the US share of 26%; speeding in 21%, below the US share of 27%; a hit-and-run in 4.8%, below the US share of 6.5%; a driver recorded as distracted in 11%, above the US share of 8.7%; 50% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, above the US share of 49%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all US roads.
| I-295 | US | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 11% | 43% | below the US share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 21% | 28% | below the US share |
| A drinking driver | 28% | 26% | above the US share |
| Speeding | 21% | 27% | below the US share |
| A distracted driver | 11% | 8.7% | above the US share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 50% | 49% | above the US share |
| Hit-and-run | 4.8% | 6.5% | below the US share |
| A motorcycle involved | 13% | 16% | below the US share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 12% | 17% | below the US share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in I-295
- How many fatal crashes have there been on I-295?
- 355 fatal crashes killed 378 people on I-295 from 2015 to 2024, across the 7 states it runs through. In 2024 there were 34 fatal crashes and 34 deaths.
- Which state has the most fatal crashes on I-295?
- Florida, with 135 fatal crashes and 145 deaths from 2015 to 2024; New Jersey is second with 86.
- When do fatal crashes on I-295 happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Sunday, midnight to 4 am, with 19 fatal crashes.
Other interstates
- I-10 3,274
- I-95 2,778
- I-40 2,208
- I-75 2,062
- I-20 1,789
- I-80 1,774
- I-5 1,745
- I-35 1,531
- I-70 1,354
- I-15 1,188
- I-90 996
- I-85 922
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Where the I-295 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as I-295, in every state, with ramps, frontage and service roads left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.