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A report published by the Road Safety Authority shows that a total of 185 individuals lost their lives in 174 fatal collisions during 2025, writes Brian Byrne. That compares to 171 deaths in 157 fatal collisions in 2024.
The increase of 14 fatalities represents an 8 per cent rise year-on-year.
Of these, 76 were drivers (41%), 41 were pedestrians (22%), 30 were motorcyclists (16%), 21 were passengers (11%), 14 were pedal cyclists (8%), and 3 were e-scooter users (2%).
The report shows a rise in fatalities among drivers, as well as among vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, pedal cyclists, and motorcyclists.
February (11 fatalities) and June (11 fatalities) recorded the fewest deaths in 2025, whereas November and December recorded the highest fatalities, with 21 and 24, respectively.