How many people die in traffic each year?

Every year, the number of traffic fatalities is compiled by authorities such as the Swedish Transport Agency, Transport Analysis, and the Swedish Transport Administration. Below is an overview from 2019 to 2024. Please note that the figures for 2024 are preliminary and may be adjusted when the official statistics are finalized.

Number of people who died in traffic (Sweden)

• 2019: 223 fatalities
• 2020: 204 fatalities
• 2021: 192 fatalities
• 2022: 221 fatalities
• 2023: 229 fatalities
• 2024: ~210 fatalities (preliminary figure)

Tracking the development over time is an important part of the effort towards Vision Zero, which aims for no deaths or serious injuries in traffic. The figures may vary slightly depending on whether they are based on police reports, healthcare data, or a combination of both. Official figures are sometimes adjusted later as more information becomes available.

Would you also like to read more about the number of seriously injured individuals in traffic? See the latest statistics here