The grim numbers behind Irish road deaths
23,752 people have died on Irish roads since 1959. The worst year in history for road fatalities was 1972 when 640 people lost their lives. Since then, the situation has gradually improved, though the numbers are still grim. 2012 had the lowest number of deaths - 162. Read more about the tragic reality of accidents on Irish roads in Statista's most recent infographic feature in Irish online news publication The Journal.
Number of road traffic fatalities in Ireland from 1970 to 2024
Number of road traffic fatalities per one million inhabitants in Ireland from 2014 to 2029
Number of deaths in the Republic of Ireland from 1987 to 2026 (in 1,000s)
Number of road accidents per one million inhabitants in Ireland from 2014 to 2029
Number of drug overdose deaths in Ireland from 2006 to 2017
Number of deaths per 1,000 inhabitants in Ireland from 1960 to 2024
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