Road deaths: 759 per year in 2025, 39% less than in 1996

Road deaths, 1996 – 2025, per year. The highest point was 1996 (1,251).

Source: CBS, tabel 71936ned (Overledenen; doden door verkeersongeval in Nederland, wijze van deelname) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026 · selection: Geslacht: Totaal mannen en vrouwen; Leeftijd: Totaal alle leeftijden; WijzeVanDeelname: Totaal wijze van deelnameOpen the table Single block

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Road deaths: 759 per year in 2025, 39% less than in 1996

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