FOUR people have died on roads in Co Clare in 2025, marking no change from the previous year.
RSA have published their yearly provisional road traffic collision figures, which reveal that Clare’s total road fatalities in 2025 are four, the same as 2024.
Last year, Clare made up 2% of Ireland’s 190 total road deaths, a national increase compared to the 162 deaths in 2024.
An Garda Síochána has recorded 179 fatal collisions in 2025, which have resulted in 190 fatalities on Irish public roads and in public places, some 18 extra fatalities compared to 2024.
The average number of deaths per month in 2025 was 15, compared to 14 per month in 2024.
February and June recorded the lowest number of deaths in 2025, while November and December saw the highest number of fatalities.
According to a report by RSA, 41% were drivers, 22% were pedestrians, and 16% were motorcyclists. Only 2% were e-scooter users, while the remaining 19% were passengers and pedal cyclists.
“We are deeply concerned by the increase in fatalities, particularly among our most vulnerable road users – cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists,” said Sam Waide, Chief Executive of the RSA.
Assistant Commissioner Catharina Gunne, An Garda Síochána, Roads Policing and Community Engagement, added, “An Garda Síochána remains committed to improving road safety and minimising the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads, and will continue to do so in 2026, targeting those drivers with the most risky and dangerous driving behaviours.”
