Alarming statistics: 299 deaths in traffic accidents since the beginning of the year

23.08.2026 | Accidents

Over 5,300 people have been injured in serious traffic accidents since the beginning of 2025. The Ministry of Interior reports an increase in road fatalities compared to the same period last year.

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A bloody toll on the road

Data from the Ministry of Interior reveals grim statistics regarding road safety in our country. In the last 24 hours alone, 10 serious accidents have been registered, in which 13 people were injured. In the capital, Sofia, the situation remains tense with 2 serious and 22 minor accidents, resulting in four people injured.

Since the beginning of the month, the road death toll has already reached 27, and the total number of injured has reached 633 in 512 accidents.

Increase in casualties compared to 2024

The toll since the beginning of the year is even more alarming:

When compared to the data for the same period last year, a negative trend is observed – there are 30 more fatalities. These figures once again raise the issue of the need for increased caution and adherence to traffic rules.