190 people lost their lives on Irish roads in 2025 according to figures released today by the Road Safety Authority.
This represents an increase from 175 fatalities recorded in 2024.
Despite ongoing efforts to reduce road deaths, the figures are a stark reminder of the many families left grieving the loss of a loved one.
Assistant Commissioner Catharina Gunne, An Garda Síochána, Roads Policing and Community Engagement, said: “2025 has been a devastating year for the families of the 190 persons who died on our roads. Each of these deaths has had a profound impact on their loved ones, families, friends, colleagues and communities”.
Sam Waide Chief Executive of the RSA, said: “It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the tragic loss of life on Ireland’s roads in 2025. We are deeply concerned by the increase in fatalities, particularly among our most vulnerable road users – cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists”.
Gardai say their efforts to reduce the numbers continues
