Road fatalities in Ireland have seen a decline in early 2024, with 34 deaths reported compared to 42 during the same period last year. Notably, fatal incidents have been unevenly distributed across 17 counties, with some experiencing no deaths at all. In 2023, the road death toll hit 184, marking a substantial increase over 2022. An investigation into the surprising volatility in fatality rates is ongoing, as experts seek to understand the dramatic seasonal trends, particularly the rise in spring followed by a decline later on.
A total of 34 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, a decrease compared to 42 fatalities at the same time last year.
Despite a 20% increase in overall fatalities in 2023, some counties are seeing no deaths at all, leading to questions about regional trends.
Dublin, although the most populous county, reports three road deaths, while Donegal, with a much smaller population, has recorded four deaths this year.
An analysis is underway to understand why road deaths in Ireland saw fluctuations, with experts noting unusual patterns in fatalities over different seasons.
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