Drop in fatal road accidents in 2015, but Minister warns against complacency

100 more people may lose their lives on the roads this year, despite a drop in road deaths.

92 people died between January and July of this year, a 19% fall on the same period last year.

The Road Safety Authority has welcomed the decline, but warns that 100 more lives will be lost before the end of the year, unless all road users are vigilant.

The figures were published in a seven-month review of road fatalities from the Road Safety Authority and gardaí.

There were 21 fewer fatalities and 17 fewer collisions between January and July this year than the same period last year.

41 drivers, 16 passengers, 18 pedestrians, 12 motorcyclists and five pedal cyclists have been killed on Irish roads so far this year. The highest number of driver fatalities was in Cork, where six people died.

Sunday is the most dangerous day for road fatalities this year, and more fatalities happen between 4pm and 10pm then any other time period.

Launching the report, the Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohoe, said despite the decrease in fatal accidents, the public could not become complacent.

"If I could ask just one thing of everyone, it is that every time you use the roads, you treat other road-users with respect and consideration," he said.

"By sharing the road safely together, we can all play a role in saving lives."