site.bta478 Killed in Traffic Accidents on Bulgarian Roads in 2024

In 2024, 478 people were killed and 9,054 injured in 7,173 serious traffic accidents in Bulgaria, the National Center of Public Health and Analyses (NCPHA) reported on its website on Thursday. 

Every year, Bulgaria joins the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which is observed every third Sunday in November, which in 2025 falls on November 16. A minute of silence was held in many cities across the country.

According to Interior Ministry data published on Sunday, there have been 253 accidents resulting in 25 deaths and 319 injuries so far in November. In the year to date, there have been 5,885 road accidents, with 398 fatalities and 7,330 people injured.

The NCPHA wrote: "The consequences of serious road accidents worldwide are immeasurable when it comes to human life. Each such loss changes destinies, and the consequences are irreparable not only for the relatives of the victims but also for society as a whole. Of all causes of death worldwide, road accidents remain the leading cause of premature death among children and young people, and this trend is persistent and alarming."

The Road Safety Report for 2024 shows that despite strategic efforts and some positive trends, road traffic injuries in the country remain at an unacceptably high level, the State Agency Road Safety reported on August 1, 2025. Poor enforcement of measures and insufficient commitment to prevention by institutions are the main reasons for this.

Car traffic continues to grow, with a 14.4% increase in mileage compared to 2019, which increases pressure on the road system and the risk of accidents. Although the number of fatalities has decreased by 9% compared to 2023 and by 23.9% compared to 2019, there has been an increase in serious accidents with casualties and severe injuries.