Contrary to widespread public apprehension regarding motorcycle safety, official statistics reveal a dramatic decline in traffic fatalities for 2025. The data, released by the Crime Fusion Centre, presents a counter-narrative to the ongoing national debate on new motorcycle regulations.
Transport Ministry CEO Chester Williams provided a comprehensive breakdown of the figures, highlighting a remarkable downward trend. National fatal traffic accidents have been nearly halved, dropping from 107 incidents throughout 2024 to just 56 recorded thus far in 2025.
The most significant improvement appears in motorcycle-related incidents, which have traditionally dominated road safety concerns. In 2024, motorcycles were involved in 54 fatal accidents, comprising 26 vehicle-versus-motorcycle collisions, 22 single-motorcycle incidents, 5 motorcycle-to-motorcycle crashes, and one bus-related collision.
The 2025 data shows substantial improvement across all categories, with total motorcycle-involved fatalities falling to 36 cases. This includes 13 vehicle-versus-motorcycle accidents, 15 single-motorcycle incidents, 4 motorcycle-to-motorcycle collisions, and 2 bus-related accidents.
These statistics challenge the prevailing assumption that roads are becoming increasingly hazardous for motorcyclists, suggesting that current safety measures or riding practices may be more effective than publicly perceived.