In 2022, Basel recorded a total of 502 traffic accidents. These incidents resulted in 206 cases of property damage only, 201 minor injuries, 93 serious injuries, and 2 fatalities. Accidents involving pedestrians numbered 54, while those involving bicycles and motorbikes were 83 and 47, respectively. The most common types of accidents were single-vehicle accidents or skidding (141 incidents), crossing the roadway (62 incidents), and rear-end collisions (61 incidents).

Comparing the data from 2011 to 2022, there is a noticeable downward trend in the total number of accidents. The peak was in 2016 with 1,140 accidents, and since then, the numbers have steadily declined to 502 in 2022. The number of accidents involving bicycles has also decreased significantly from 188 in 2019 to 83 in 2022. However, pedestrian-involved accidents have remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations over the years. The number of fatalities has remained low, with 2 recorded in 2022, which is consistent with the previous years. Notably, there was a significant drop in total accidents from 2021 to 2022, from 577 to 502, indicating a positive trend in overall traffic safety.

Overall, since 2011, the number of traffic accidents in Basel has decreased significantly. Property damage-only accidents and minor injuries have shown a marked decline, while serious injuries have also reduced but at a slower rate. Fatalities have remained low throughout the years, indicating effective safety measures and enforcement.