• The number of accidents with victims decreases compared to 2022, although the number of deaths increases • Road exits and frontal or frontolateral collisions are the type of accidents with the most deaths, with 6 people in each of the typologies, which represent 75% of the total number of fatalities • 81.25% of deaths in 2023 have occurred on national roads, compared to 64.28% last year • Distracted or unattended driving is present in 53.84% of accidents with fatalities • In 2023 a pedestrian accident has died.
16 people died in traffic accidents on Sorian roads during 2023
09/01/2024
Road Safety Balance
January 09, 2024.- Last year there were 1,993 traffic accidents in the province of Soria, 272 fewer than in 2022. Of all of them 1,930 were on interurban roads, assuming a decrease compared to 2022 of 295.
As for accidents with victims, in 2023 104 were counted, 16 people died in the 13 accidents with fatalities, as well as 25 hospitalized injuries and 126 minor injuries.
These figures are framed in a context in which the number of kilometers of motorway in the province has increased, with driving distracted or unattended in 53.84% of accidents with fatalities.
| Year | Accidents involving fatalities | Deceased | Seriously injured | Minor wounded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
Of the fatal accidents, 4 occurred on the N-234, another 4 on the N-122, 1 on the N-2, 1 on the N-113, and 3 on provincial roads.
By frontal or frontolateral collision there were 5 fatal accidents with 6 victims, as happened with the road exits. The rest of the accidents were caused by vehicle overturning and scooping.
With regard to accidents caused by animals, in 2023 there were 1,518 accidents, with 8 minor injuries, while in 2022 there were 1,870 accidents and six minor injuries. The decrease in the number of animal accidents has been significant, with 352 accidents.
As for the animals identified in these accidents, of the 1,518 recorded, 1,131 were with corzos, 223 with wild boars and 83 with deer. In 2022, 1,530 accidents were identified with corzos, 182 with wild boars and 100 with deer.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN
In view of the national statistics, the road safety policy of the Ministry of the Interior this 2024 will prioritize issues such as the mortality of motorcyclists, exits of the road, distractions and drowsiness and driving under the effect of alcohol and drugs.
The motorcyclist group is one of those that most concerns the Ministry of the Interior, which prepares several measures to try to reduce the accident rate of this group:
- Updating the content of point recovery courses to incorporate a specific profile for motorcyclists who have lost their point balance and for whom safe and efficient driving courses will be programmed.
- Establishment of a mandatory course for drivers of the B permit with three years of age who want to drive motorcycles of up to 125 cubic centimeters.
- Compulsory use of the integral or modular helmet and gloves approved for motorcyclists on the road.
In addition to these measures, the DGT will review the traffic regulations:
- It will reform the Traffic Regulations to update the Traffic Signs Catalogue.
- It will promote the reform of the Regulations of Drivers, Vehicles and Circulation for the regulation of the autonomous vehicle