Road accidents in 2024: more fatalities, fewer serious injuries
Last year, 250 people lost their lives in road accidents in Switzerland and 3,792 people were seriously injured. This means that the number of fatalities increased compared to the previous year. The number of people seriously injured, on the other hand, has fallen. This is according to the 2024 road accident statistics from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO).
The number of fatalities on Swiss roads increased last year. A total of 250 people died. This corresponds to an increase of 14 fatalities compared to 2023. In contrast, there was a decrease in the number of serious injuries. Here, the number fell from 4096 to 3792 people.
As in 2023, these figures are high. With 250 fatalities on Swiss roads, the highest figure since 2015 was reached (253 fatalities back then). In contrast, the number of serious injuries in 2024 was the lowest in the last five years. The number of serious accidents (fatalities and serious injuries) decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Breakdown by road user
In 2024, 81 passenger car occupants were fatally injured (2023: 75). The number of seriously injured occupants fell by 35 (from 719 to 684).
There were 47 fatal motorcycle accidents (- 3 fatalities) and 1081 serious injuries (- 6.8 %).
There was an increase in the number of e-bike riders killed (from 16 to 25 fatalities). The number of people seriously injured fell by 10.4% to 533.
In 2024, 20 cyclists were killed in accidents, 6 fewer than in the previous year. The number of seriously injured cyclists fell to 633 (- 13.6 %).
More pedestrians were killed in accidents in 2024 than in 2023 (2024: 48 fatalities, 2023: 42). The number of pedestrian fatalities at pedestrian crossings fell (2024: 11 fatalities, 2023: 24). The number of seriously injured pedestrians also fell (441 seriously injured, - 7.4 %).
More accidents involving young motorcyclists: FEDRO examines measures
Since the minimum age for category A1 motorcycles was lowered, FEDRO has closely analyzed accident trends in the 16-17 age group. The analysis shows: Between 2021 and 2023, the number of accidents involving 125cc motorcyclists in this age group more than doubled compared to 2018-2020.
In order to reduce the number of accidents, FEDRO will examine possible measures with affected interest groups over the next few months. Adjustments to training are conceivable, for example to the content or duration of the basic practical training course (PGS, compulsory course for motorcyclists). This will be implemented as part of an ongoing project to revise the PGS. The necessary consultation is planned for 2027.
Source: astra.admin.ch
