Newly released crash data from the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) shows that total road traffic fatalities across the island have crossed the 100 threshold, reaching 105 confirmed deaths as of May 22 this year. While the triple-digit fatality count underscores the ongoing risks of road travel, the ITA’s latest statistics highlight a striking improvement in road safety when compared to the same period last year.
This year’s fatalities represent a 28 percent decrease from the 2025 count for the same January-to-May window, meaning 41 fewer lives have been lost on the island’s roads compared to 12 months ago. The number of deadly crashes itself has also followed this downward trend: the 105 fatalities recorded this year stem from just 94 fatal collisions, which is also a 28 percent reduction year-over-year.
Breaking down the demographic data reveals clear patterns in who is most at risk on the island’s roads. Since the start of the calendar year, motorcyclists have made up the largest single group of fatalities, accounting for 25 deaths, or 24 percent of the total 2026 toll. Private vehicle drivers follow closely behind with 22 fatalities, equal to 21 percent of all deaths, while private vehicle passengers account for 18 deaths, or 17 percent of the total. Pedalcyclists have recorded 5 fatalities so far this year, making up 5 percent of the overall fatality count.
When aggregated, vulnerable road user groups—including pedestrians, pedalcyclists, motorcyclists, and motorcycle pillion passengers—account for more than half of all 2026 road fatalities, at 57 percent of the total. Gender breakdowns also show a stark gap in fatality risk: 84 percent of all road deaths recorded since January have been male, while female fatalities make up the remaining 16 percent.
The ITA’s figures frame a mixed picture for the island’s road safety efforts: even as the total number of deaths remains a pressing public concern, the substantial year-over-year decline signals that current safety interventions are beginning to deliver measurable results.