Road Safety Report: 1 in 139 Israelis Affected by Accidents in 2025
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A report by the National Road Safety Authority states that 1 in 139 Israelis were killed or injured in road accidents in 2025, with 459 fatalities. Motorcycles, young drivers, and pedestrians face elevated risks. The report details disproportionate accident rates among the Arab community and a significant rise in electric scooter and bike incidents, with children being particularly vulnerable.
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- One in 139 Israelis were killed or injured in road accidents in 2025, totaling 459 deaths.
- Motorcycles were involved in serious accidents 20 times more than private cars in 2025.
- Young drivers under 24 were 1.5 times more likely to be involved in serious accidents.
- Pedestrians were the most vulnerable group in urban road accidents.
- Fatalities and serious injuries among electric scooter and bike users surged from 13 in 2016 to 554 in 2025.
- Arab community members were 1.9 times more likely to be killed in road accidents.
A recent report from the National Road Safety Authority reveals a stark statistic: one in every 139 Israelis was killed or injured in a road accident in 2025. The report indicates that 459 people lost their lives, including 34 children, and highlights significant risks associated with motorcycles, young drivers, and pedestrians.
Motorcycles were involved in serious accidents at 20 times the rate of private cars in 2025. Heavy motorcycles were 1.8 times more likely to be involved in serious accidents than other motorcycles. Male drivers were nearly twice as likely as female drivers to be involved in serious accidents, and drivers under 24 were 1.5 times more likely than older drivers. Drivers from the Arab community were found to be involved in serious accidents at a higher rate than drivers from the Jewish community across various vehicle types.
Young people aged 15-24, comprising about 15% of the population, accounted for 23% of road fatalities and serious injuries. Pedestrians were the most vulnerable group in urban areas, while private and commercial vehicle occupants made up half of serious casualties on intercity roads. The report also noted a significant increase since 2016 in fatalities and serious injuries among users of small electric vehicles.
In 2025, 34 children were killed and 245 seriously injured in road accidents, with the number of child fatalities exceeding the decade's average. Most child pedestrian accidents occurred in the afternoon, and elderly pedestrians (65+) were particularly at risk, with 46% of those seriously injured being pedestrians. The report warns of a rising trend in severe injuries among the elderly since 2022, attributing it to age-related changes in vision and cognition.
Motorcycle rider fatalities have seen a marked increase over the past decade, rising from 41 in 2016 to 101 in 2025, representing 22% of all road deaths. A concerning 33% of seriously injured riders lacked proper licenses. Commercial vehicles, including buses and trucks, were involved in accidents that killed 145 people and seriously injured 559, with fatality rates 2.2 times higher than those involving private cars.
Individuals from the Arab community were 1.9 times more likely to be killed in road accidents than those from the Jewish community, a disparity that has remained consistent. The report also highlights a dramatic surge in accidents involving electric scooters and bikes, with fatalities and serious injuries rising from 13 in 2016 to 554 in 2025. Notably, 22% of those seriously injured on these devices were under 15, despite a legal age limit of 16.