Road deaths fell by 68% in last 10 years as RSA seek to tackle 'killer behaviours'

Deaths on Irish roads fell by more than two-thirds over the last 10 years, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

Road deaths fell by 68% in last 10 years as RSA seek to tackle 'killer behaviours'

Deaths on Irish roads fell by more than two-thirds over the last 10 years, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

Ireland's first road safety strategy was introduced in 1998 and during the same year, 458 deaths occurred on Irish roads, compared to 146 in 2018 – a 68% reduction.

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