# Italy road safety and cyclist fatality trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-road-safety-and-cyclist-fatality-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-20T10:20:10.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Data regarding road safety in Italy shows conflicting trends between overall fatalities and those involving vulnerable users. While 2025 saw a 5.3% decrease in total road fatalities compared to 2024, cyclist fatalities during that period rose by 23.2%. According to the 2025 ACI-Istat report, total road fatalities fell to 2,868, marking the first time since 2021 that total victims dropped below 3,000. However, this decrease occurred alongside a 2.2% rise in total accidents, totaling 177,207 incidents involving injuries, and a 1.7% increase in injuries, reaching 237,822 people.

The data highlights a significant rise in accidents involving vulnerable users, specifically electric bicycles (+50%), traditional bicycles (+20%), and scooters (+8.7%), though pedestrian fatalities decreased by 10.9%. Territorial trends vary; seven provinces have met the EU goal of halving fatalities compared to 2019, while others like Aosta and Oristano reported high mortality increases.

By October 2026, the ASAPS-SAPIDATA Observatory reported that 194 cyclists had died in Italy, with September 2026 identified as the deadliest month of the year. Lombardy recorded the highest number of cyclist fatalities (38), followed by Veneto (30). In 2026, reports also noted 327 pedestrian deaths and 40 child fatalities. These figures have drawn criticism from the Rete Italiana mobilità equa (Rime), which argues that proposed changes to the Italian Highway Code may prioritize road transport over citizen health and safety, potentially increasing insecurity and pollution. In response to these trends, Deputy Roberto Pella has called for the acceleration of legislative proposals to prioritize cyclist protection.

## Claims

- In the province of Venice, road accidents decreased from 2,336 in 2024 to 2,319 in 2025. (single source)
- Venice municipality recorded 11 road fatalities in 2025. (single source)
- As of October 2026, 194 cyclists have died in Italy that year. (single source)
- Lombardy recorded 38 cyclist deaths in 2026. (single source)
- In 2025, 24 out of 222 cyclist deaths were caused by hit-and-run drivers. (single source)
- In 2026, 327 pedestrians and 40 children died. (single source)
- Rime claims the new Highway Code text is far from their requests. (single source)
- September 2026 was the deadliest month for cyclists in the year so far. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Italy road safety data shows varying trends in fatalities and accidents

Italian road safety reports show a decline in Venice fatalities in 2025, while 2026 data reveals high cyclist and pedestrian mortality rates across various regions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-road-safety-data-shows-varying-trends-in-fatalities-and-accidents

### 2026-10-15: Italy road safety report: fatalities decrease while accidents and injuries rise

Italy's 2025 ACI-Istat report shows a 5.3% drop in road fatalities to 2,868, despite a 2.2% rise in total accidents and an increase in injuries and cyclist deaths.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-road-accident-data-shows-decline-in-fatalities-for-2025

### 2026-10-13: Italy cyclist fatalities reach 189 in 2026 amid calls for safety laws

Italy has seen 189 cyclist fatalities in 2026, prompting calls from Deputy Roberto Pella to accelerate new road safety legislation to protect vulnerable road users.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-cyclist-fatalities-reach-189-in-2026-amid-calls-for-safety-laws

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