38 pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads so far this year.
2023 looks set to be the worst year for pedestrian deaths since 2008, with data showing a steep rise over the past two years.
The RSA and Gardaí launched their October Bank Holiday safety appeal today, urging motorists to be considerate and vigilant. Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman says the winter months in 2022 were particularly bad:
Minister Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging road users to pay particular attention to pedestrians this October Bank Holiday Weekend, as a new analysis of road traffic collision data shows a steep rise in pedestrian fatalities over the past two years.
The analysis from the RSA shows that there were 43 pedestrians killed on Irish roads in 2022. Analysis* of the figures for this year indicate that pedestrian fatality figures for 2023 are estimated to be their highest in 15 years. To date, there have been 38 pedestrian fatalities in 2023. The analysis also shows that the winter months are particularly dangerous for pedestrians
