Is there an accident on the Bay Bridge?
Live crash, disabled vehicle and lane closure reports for the Maryland Chesapeake Bay Bridge on US 50/301, from MDTA’s own recording and the state’s incident feed.
Right now
No accident on the Bay Bridge in the latest reports.
MDTA bridge report
No crash, disabled vehicle or debris in the recording.
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Maryland CHART incidents near the bridge
None listed on US 50/301 within 30 miles of the bridge.
CHART is the state’s traffic operations feed and often lists a crash before the phone recording does.
See it for yourself on the live Bay Bridge cameras, or check the full bridge status for lanes, delays and drive times.
Recent Bay Bridge incidents
The last 20 crashes, disabled vehicles and debris calls MDTA announced on its bridge recording, newest first, in Eastern time. “Gone within” is when the next recording stopped mentioning it.
- Disabled vehicle
Center lane closed on the westbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 30 min
- Disabled vehicle
Center lane closed on the westbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 25 min
- Disabled vehicle
Right lane closed on the eastbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 40 min
- Disabled vehicle
Right lane closed on the westbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 30 min
- Debris
Two left lanes closed on the eastbound bridge for debris
Gone within 15 min
- Debris
Right lane closed on the westbound bridge for debris
Gone within 60 min
- Debris
Traffic slowed on the eastbound bridge for debris removal
Gone within 11 min
- Debris
Traffic slowed on the westbound bridge for debris removal
Gone within 10 min
- Debris
Traffic slowed on the eastbound bridge for debris removal
Gone within 1.9 hr
- Disabled vehicle
Right lane closed on the westbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 10 min
- Crash
Two left lanes closed for a crash
Gone within 40 min
- Disabled vehicle
Center lane closed on the westbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 44 min
- Debris
Traffic slowed on the eastbound bridge for debris removal
Gone within 16 min
- Crash
Right lane closed on the eastbound bridge for a crash
Gone within 44 min
- Disabled vehicle
Right lane closed on the westbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 15 min
- Debris
Traffic slowed on the westbound bridge for debris removal
Gone within 15 min
- Disabled vehicle
Left lane closed on the eastbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 16 min
- Debris
Traffic slowed on the eastbound bridge for debris removal
Gone within 15 min
- Disabled vehicle
Right lane closed on the westbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 16 min
- Disabled vehicle
Right lane closed on the eastbound bridge for a disabled vehicle
Gone within 10 min
When Bay Bridge incidents happen
Based on 360 incidents MDTA announced on its recorded bridge report, which we save every time it changes. Recordings run from February 2024 to November 2026, with a gap from January 2025 through January 2026 when we were not recording.
- Crashes
- 72
- Disabled vehicles
- 194
- Debris calls
- 80
- Half of crashes gone within
- 21 min
Which direction
55% were on the westbound side, toward Annapolis, and 45% eastbound, toward Kent Island. MDTA did not name a direction for 14.
How fast they clear
Half of crashes were gone from the recording within 21 minutes. MDTA tied a backup to the crash in 10% of them. Disabled vehicles outnumber crashes more than two to one (194 to 72).
These are incidents MDTA put on its recording, not every crash on US 50. A crash that cleared between our checks, or one on an approach road MDTA did not mention, is not counted. Times are when we first heard it, which can trail the crash itself.
If you break down or crash on the bridge
MDTA’s advice is short: if your vehicle breaks down, exit the roadway. If that isn’t possible, remain inside your vehicle and call #77 for assistance. For emergencies, dial 911.
Source: MDTA travel tips. Reviewed November 10, 2026.
Stuck behind one?
Half are gone from the report within 21 minutes, but the backup can outlast the crash. Check which way it is before you commit: the cameras show both spans, and the best time to cross shows how traffic normally runs by hour.
Bay Bridge accident questions
- Is there an accident on the Bay Bridge today?
- The live section at the top of this page reads MDTA’s latest Bay Bridge recording and Maryland’s CHART incident feed, and refreshes every minute. For the official word, call BaySpan at 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726).
- How long does a crash on the Bay Bridge take to clear?
- In MDTA’s recordings, half of crashes were gone from the report within 21 minutes of being first announced. A crash that closes a full span or causes a long backup can take much longer, and the backup can outlast the crash.
- When do most Bay Bridge accidents happen?
- In our records the busiest stretch is 3 PM to 6 PM Eastern, when 22% of incidents start, and Saturday has the most of any day. Disabled vehicles are far more common than crashes.
- What should I do if I break down or crash on the Bay Bridge?
- MDTA’s advice: if your vehicle breaks down, exit the roadway. If that isn’t possible, remain inside your vehicle and call #77 for assistance. For emergencies, dial 911.
- Where does this information come from?
- From MDTA’s recorded Bay Bridge report, which this site calls and saves around the clock, and from Maryland’s public CHART traffic feed. Bay Bridge Status is an independent site, not affiliated with MDTA or the State of Maryland.
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