The Czech Republic has been reducing road fatalities faster than the EU average. In 2025, the fatality rate reached 43 deaths per million inhabitants
The Czech Republic has been improving road safety faster than the European Union average in recent years. According to the latest data from the European Commission, 43 people per million inhabitants died on Czech roads in 2025 – matching the EU average.
Compared to the reference period 2017–2019, the number of road fatalities in the Czech Republic decreased by 23%, outperforming the EU average decline of 16%. Overall, the number of fatalities has dropped by nearly a quarter over the past six years.
Across the EU, approximately 19,400 people lost their lives in road accidents in 2025, representing a 3% year-on-year decrease. However, the current pace of improvement remains insufficient to meet the goal of halving road deaths by 2030.
Significant differences persist between countries. While countries such as Sweden consistently achieve very low fatality rates, several Central and Eastern European countries remain above the EU average. The Czech Republic currently aligns with the EU average, similarly to Austria and Slovakia.
The main causes of road accidents in the Czech Republic continue to include inattention, excessive speed, failure to give way, and driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Concerning trends are observed particularly among cyclists, elderly road users, and motorway accidents.
Importantly, the reduction in fatalities is occurring despite increasing traffic volumes. Traffic intensity on Czech motorways has increased by 12% between 2020 and 2025, and by up to one third on the busiest sections.