Road mortality trends in Spain, Honduras, and Dominican Rep

Reports indicate varying road safety trends and specific fatal incidents across Spain, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.

In Spain, 2025 data showed a 1% decrease in traffic fatalities to 1,775, though hospitalizations for serious injuries rose by 3%. By late 2026, the country recorded 860 fatalities for the year, including a weekend where eight people died in seven accidents, notably involving four motorcyclists. Authorities have increased enforcement, issuing thousands of citations for driving distractions, with mobile phone misuse accounting for 42.3% of those sanctions.

In October 2026, a fatal collision occurred on the AP-9 highway near Caldas de Reis. According to the Guardia Civil, a truck jackknifed and struck a van parked on the shoulder at kilometer 107. The driver of the van, a 51-year-old man from Vilagarcía de Arousa, died after becoming trapped in the vehicle. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, requiring the closure of both lanes for several hours.

In Honduras, road mortality has trended upward, with 1,599 deaths recorded in 2026, a 19% increase over the previous year. Officials attributed this rise to alcohol consumption and driver imprudence, noting over 17,740 sanctions for driving under the influence.

In the Dominican Republic, recent accidents in the Samaná province resulted in four deaths, including two students involved in a motorcycle accident.