Fatal crashes were down nearly 16 percent statewide last year, according to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. According to BreakingAC.com, Atlantic County was among 15 in the state that saw an decrease. Cape May County was among six that has more fatalities last year than in 2024. Preliminary data shows 100 less fatal crashes in 2025, after 2024 had 647 crashes that resulted in death. The number of people who died in those crashes – including drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians – dropped by approximately 15 percent, from 684 in 2024 to 582 in 2025.