Fewer road deaths this summer in Spain, especially in Murcia and Valencia regions

Despite improvements during period when record number of journeys were made, interior minister emphasised the importance of vigilance

Road fatalities in Spain continued to decline during the summer months of July and August 2025.

A total of 228 people died in road traffic accidents across the country, marking a 6% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

In the Region of Murcia, the number of fatalities dropped significantly, from 13 to 4 deaths (by almost 70%), the biggest improvement nationwide alongside the Valencian Community, where the total fell from 27 to 13 (over 51%).

Andalucía recorded the most fatalities (47, or 21% of the total number), followed by Castilla y León (32, or 14%).

This provisional data was presented on Wednesday by Spain's Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, who emphasised the importance of maintaining vigilance despite this positive trend.

Although travel by road saw a 2.77% increase, to a record number of over 100 million journeys, fatalities and serious injuries (949 reported) were lower — a hopeful sign for road safety.

The most tragic day of the summer was July 6, with 11 deaths, while there were four days with no road fatalities, a rare occurrence in Spain's traffic history.

One of the deadliest incidents occurred in Sisante (Cuenca), where five people died in a single crash, something not seen since 2014.

Conventional roads (single carriageway roads connecting and passing through built-up areas) remain the most dangerous, with 173 deaths, compared to 55 on motorways.

Vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists) accounted for 44% of all fatalities, though their numbers also declined: 20 pedestrians, 9 cyclists, and 72 motorcyclists lost their lives — all fewer than the previous year.

The most common cause of death was vehicles coming off the road (43% of cases), followed by head-on collisions (23%).

Only the 25–34 age group saw an increase in fatalities (38 deaths, up by 9).

Non-compliance with safety measures remained an issue: 29 of 107 car occupants weren’t using seatbelts, and some cyclists and motorcyclists weren’t wearing helmets.

So far this year, between January 1 and September 1, Spain has seen 746 road deaths, a 4% decrease compared to the same period last year.

Image 1: DGT

Image 2: Ministerio del Interior