Accidents remain a hot topic during the summer months, sometimes with fatal consequences. The daily traffic of vehicles that are usually in circulation is also increased by the influx of immigrants and tourists looking for rental cars.
Despite perception, it seems that the figures from the Institute of Statistics show a decrease in accidents at least in July, which is the most recent publication.
Thus, in July 2025, there were 131 road accidents, of which 194 people were injured (killed and injured). INSTAT underlines that the published data is preliminary and subject to updating.
During the period January - July 2025, the number of road accidents decreased by 16.0%, compared to the same period a year earlier.
The main cause of accidents, at least according to INSTAT figures, are drivers, mainly in the 25-34 age group.
"Road accidents, in 89.3% of cases, occurred as a result of the driver's behavior. The highest number of accidents, in this period, was committed by the 25-34 age group, accounting for 28.2% of the total number of accidents."
In July 2025, the highest number of road accidents occurred on Tuesday, at 19.8%, while the lowest number of accidents occurred on Friday, at 9.2%.
The highest number of road accidents occurred during the time frame 08:00 - 12:00, accounting for 28.2% of the total number of road accidents," INSTAT underlines./ Monitor
