A total of 174 people lost their lives on roads in the Republic of Ireland in 2024, while 68 people died on Northern Ireland’s roads during this same period. This is according to statistics published by the Road Safety Authority and based on statistics from operational data supplied by An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
This figure of road death victims in the Republic of Ireland is down by 7 (4% decrease), from the figure of 181 reported in 2023, according to An Garda Síochána supported data.
The counties that recorded the highest number of deaths were Dublin (23), Cork (19), Mayo (19) and Donegal (17); same accounting for 45% of all fatalities last year. In 2023, the highest number of road deaths was in Tipperary (16).
In the Irish Republic these deaths were as a direct result of 160 fatal collisions, and include 39 pedestrians; 71 vehicle drivers; 35 passengers; 4 E-Scooters/passengers, and 17 motorcyclists.
Analysis of the figures further reveal a high proportion of male fatalities, with a year on continued increase of young fatalities amongst those aged 25 years old or less, with a high number of same fatal collisions taking place between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:00pm.
In February of 2025, the default speed limit on rural local roads is expected to be reduced, following the recommendation of the 2023 Speed Limit Review.
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