Young people account for a quarter of Irish road deaths in 2026
Data from the Gardaí shows that 38 people aged 16 to 25 have died on Irish roads so far this year, marking a sharp increase from 2025.
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Young people aged 16 to 25 account for a quarter of all road fatalities in Ireland so far in 2026, the Irish Examiner reported. Figures released by Gardaí on Thursday show that 38 people in this age bracket have died on Irish roads this year. [1]
The latest figure represents a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025, when 26 young people in that age group lost their lives. The data highlights a rising trend in fatalities among young road users across the country. [1]
The Irish Examiner reported that 22 of the victims were aged between 16 and 20. This group included seven passengers, five drivers, four pedestrians, three motorcyclists, two pedal cyclists, and one user of an e-bike or scooter. [1]
An additional 16 fatalities occurred among people aged 21 to 25. According to Gardaí, this group comprised ten drivers, three pedestrians, and three motorcyclists. [1]
In short
- A quarter of Irish road deaths in 2026 have involved people aged 16 to 25.
- Gardaí recorded 38 road deaths in the 16 to 25 age group so far in 2026, compared to 26 in the same period in 2025.
- There were 22 road deaths among people aged 16 to 20.
- There were 16 road deaths among people aged 21 to 25.
Sources
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- [1]Young people aged 16 to 25 account for a quarter of Irish road deaths this yearirishexaminer.com, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]NEET on Wikipedia
- [3]Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien dies aged 52 FTMQ News, 16d ago
- [4]Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien dies aged 52 FTMQ News, 16d ago
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