Road deaths rise 8% in 2025 with Cork second-worst county for fatalities

Over half of fatalities occurred on high-speed roads, with a speed limit of 80km/h and above.

Last year saw the highest number of deaths on Irish roads in almost a decade.

Figures released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) showed there were 174 fatal collisions on public roads in 2025, which resulted in 185 deaths — an increase of 8% year-on-year.