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Basel Traffic Accidents Decline in 2024, Continuing Downward Trend Since 2016

Published: December 20, 2025 · Period: 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31

In 2024, Basel recorded 535 traffic accidents, showing a continued decline from previous years, with notable decreases in pedestrian and bicycle-involved incidents, while fatalities remained stable at five. This trend reflects an overall improvement in traffic safety, as the total number of accidents and injuries has significantly decreased since 2011.

In 2024, Basel experienced a total of 535 traffic accidents. Among these, 234 resulted in property damage only, 185 involved minor injuries, 111 led to serious injuries, and there were 5 fatalities. Accidents involving pedestrians numbered 57, while those involving bicycles and motorbikes were 134 and 70, respectively. The most common types of accidents were single-vehicle accidents or skidding (164), crossing the roadway (73), and rear-end collisions (70).

Comparing this with previous years, there is a noticeable decrease in total accidents from 561 in 2023 to 535 in 2024. This continues a general downward trend from a high of 1140 in 2016. The number of pedestrian-involved accidents decreased from 73 in 2023 to 57 in 2024, while bicycle-involved accidents also saw a reduction from 144 to 134. Motorbike-involved accidents remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 71 to 70. Notably, the number of fatalities in 2024 was 5, which is consistent with previous years, showing no significant increase or decrease. The reduction in bicycle-involved accidents is particularly significant compared to the peak of 188 in 2019.

Overall, since 2011, the total number of traffic accidents in Basel has decreased significantly. Accidents resulting in property damage have also decreased, while those involving minor injuries have shown a slight decline. Serious injuries have fluctuated but show a general downward trend. Fatalities have remained relatively stable over the years, with no significant spikes or declines. This indicates an overall improvement in traffic safety in Basel, with fewer accidents and injuries over the years.

Table 1: Traffic Accidents in Basel by Parties involved

Year	Total Accidents	Pedestrian Involved	Bicycle Involved	Motorbike Involved
2024	535	57	134	70
2023	561	73	144	71
2022	502	54	83	47
2021	577	52	90	57
2020	602	42	149	58
2019	747	69	188	50
2018	777	62	178	59
2017	835	72	176	63
2016	1140	93	177	66
2015	1126	71	175	63
2014	1106	81	163	64
2013	1029	81	109	64
2012	898	63	75	48
2011	948	77	103	54

Table 2: Traffic Accidents in Basel by Severity since 2011

vu_jahr	Property Damage	Minor Injuries	Serious Injuries	Fatalities
2024	234	185	111	5
2023	229	223	106	3
2022	206	201	93	2
2021	272	205	95	5
2020	287	217	95	3
2019	368	273	104	2
2018	386	297	92	2
2017	469	280	85	1
2016	727	314	95	4
2015	735	294	94	3
2014	732	286	86	2
2013	702	245	80	2
2012	642	174	77	5
2011	631	228	86	3

Figure 1: Accidents in Basel by Involved Parties since 2011

Figure 2: Traffic Accidents by Severity

Figure 3: Heatmap of Accidents by Type

Data source: Strassenverkehrsunfälle
Additional resources: Verkehrsunfall-Dashboard Basel-Stadt, Unfallstatistik Basel_Stadt