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Cremona road accidents and vehicle statistics show rising trends
Recent data from ACI and Istat reveal a significant increase in road accidents within the province of Cremona. Total accidents rose by 9.1%, increasing from 930 to 1,015, while the number of injured persons climbed by 13.3% to 1,383. This trend is primarily driven by roads in the Cremona surroundings and connections toward Crema and Casalmaggiore. Despite the rise in accidents and injuries, fatal crashes decreased by 11.5%, dropping from 26 to 23.
In the city of Cremona, the highest density of collisions is concentrated on major urban arteries, specifically Via Castelleone, followed by Via Mantova and Via Bergamo. Other high-risk areas include Via del Giordano, Via Giuseppina, and Viale Po. The primary causes identified for these incidents are driver distraction, with 304 cases, and failure to respect traffic signs, with 224 cases.
Additionally, the provincial vehicle fleet has grown steadily, reaching approximately 238,999 cars by the end of 2025. This represents a 2% increase in vehicles based on user residence between 2023 and 2025. Currently, nearly half of the circulating vehicles are classified as Euro 6 or electric, totaling approximately 121,474 units.