Traffic-related deaths in the Dominican Republic were down by nearly 33% in 2025, reaching their lowest levels in recent years, according to new data released by the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant), Diario Libre reported.
Figures from Intrant’s Permanent Observatory of Road Safety reveal that 1,994 people lost their lives in road accidents last year, a significant drop from the 2,971 fatalities recorded in 2024. This downward trend was also reflected in non-fatal injuries, which fell 36.2% from 136,828 to 104,666 over the same period.
The 2025 data marks a departure from a years-long plateau of high mortality on Dominican roads. For context, the 1,994 deaths recorded last year represent a stark improvement over previous years:
2023: 3,124 deaths
2022: 2,918 deaths
2021: 2,967 deaths
2020: 2,707 deaths
Geographically, the “high-risk” zones remain consistent. The Greater Santo Domingo area, San Cristóbal, La Altagracia, La Vega, Santiago, and Puerto Plata continue to report the highest incidence of fatal crashes.
Officials point to a persistent lack of road education and protective gear as the primary drivers of the crisis. President Luis Abinader recently noted that 85% of motorcyclist deaths occur because the rider was not wearing a helmet. Furthermore, approximately 69% of all traffic accidents involve motorcycles.
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Diario Libre
15 January 2026