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Almost All Fatalities Were Male
Of the 759 fatalities, 575 were male, and 184 were female. Male fatalities were three times higher than female fatalities. Male traffic fatalities increased by 21% compared to the previous year. Female fatalities from traffic accidents have decreased by 8% since 2023. This highlights the ongoing difference in traffic fatalities between men and women.
Cyclists and Seniors Are the Most Affected
Cyclists recorded the highest number of deaths at 281, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous year. Approximately 40% of these fatal accidents involved e-bikes; Eight fatbike riders also died in traffic accidents. The rise in cyclist deaths was especially significant among men aged 70 and above. Cyclists aged 70 and older accounted for 118 fatalities; an increase of 40 fatalities from 2023.
Other Road Users
The second-largest group was passenger car occupants, with 228 deaths. There were also 59 pedestrians, 54 mobility scooter users, 53 motorcyclists, and 38 moped riders who died. Six road users were unidentified. There was also a sharp rise in deaths among occupants of delivery and freight trucks, increasing from 6 in the previous year to 40.
