How many people die in traffic each year?

Every year, authorities like the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen), Trafikverket, and Trafikanalys compile statistics on traffic fatalities. Below is an overview from 2019 to 2023. Please note that figures for 2023 are preliminary, and official data for 2024 is not yet available.

Number of people who died in traffic (Sweden)

• 2019: 223 fatalities
• 2020: 204 fatalities
• 2021: 192 fatalities
• 2022: 221 fatalities
• 2023: ~230 fatalities (preliminary figure)

Following these trends over time is a vital part of Sweden’s “Vision Zero,” which aims for no fatalities or serious injuries in traffic. The numbers may vary slightly depending on whether they come from police reports, healthcare data, or both. Official figures are sometimes adjusted when more information becomes available.