A dramatic surge in serious road accidents in Bulgaria has been recorded in the last 24 hours. According to data published on the website of the Ministry of Interior, a total of 28 people were injured in 25 serious accidents across the country.
The statistics are alarming and cast a shadow over road safety. It shows a sharp increase in serious incidents over a short period, requiring an immediate and thorough investigation into the causes of this worrying trend.
Sofia: five serious RTA
The capital, Sofia, is no exception. Five serious and 32 minor road traffic accidents were registered in the city, injuring five people. Although the number of injured in Sofia is relatively small in the context of the overall national picture, the concentration of accidents in the capital is an indicator of potential problems requiring special attention from the competent authorities.
Concerning data from the beginning of the month
The accumulated data from the beginning of the month are even more concerning. During this period, 348 accidents were registered, with 22 fatalities and 401 injured. These figures reveal serious shortcomings in the road safety system, requiring immediate measures.
The situation worsens further when looking at the annual statistical data.
Annual statistics
Since the beginning of the year, 4854 road traffic accidents have been registered, with 308 fatalities and 6083 injured. The scale of the tragedy is evident " hundreds of deaths and thousands of injured are a heavy price paid for insufficient road safety. This data requires detailed analysis to identify critical points and develop effective strategies to improve the situation.
Comparison with 2024
The Ministry of Interior has made a comparison with the data from the same period in 2024 and reports 11 fewer deaths in 2025. While this statistic can be interpreted as a partial success, it is necessary to critically examine the context. Whether this is a real improvement or simply a statistical variation needs to be thoroughly investigated. Ultimately, even a slight reduction in casualties is not a reason for complacency, but a signal of the need to continue efforts to improve road safety. All stakeholders " from the government to drivers _q_ must take responsibility and commit to preventing future tragedies.