Provisional road traffic collision figures have revealed an 8% rise in deaths on Irish roads in 2025 compared to the previous year.
A report published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows 185 people were killed in 174 fatal collisions on public roads during 2025, compared to 171 deaths in 157 fatal collisions in 2024.
This represents an increase of 14 fatalities, or an 8% rise, year on year.
Of these 185 fatalities in 2025:
- 76 were drivers (41%)
- 41 were pedestrians (22%)
- 30 were motorcyclists (16%)
- 21 were passengers (11%)
- 14 were pedal cyclists (8%)
- Three were e-scooter users (2%).
The report highlights a rise in deaths among drivers, as well as among vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, pedal cyclists and motorcyclists. The number of cyclists killed in 2025 was the highest since 2017, while the number of motorcyclist fatalities was the highest recorded since 2007.
February and June recorded the lowest number of deaths in 2025, while November and December saw the highest number of fatalities.
“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the tragic loss of life on Ireland’s roads in 2025,” said Sam Waide, Chief Executive of the RSA.
“We are deeply concerned by the increase in fatalities, particularly among our most vulnerable road users – cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists.
“With sustained political commitment, a whole-of-government response, and adequate resourcing and funding, I firmly believe we can reverse this tragic increase in road deaths.”
