In 2023, Basel experienced a total of 561 traffic accidents. These incidents resulted in 229 cases of property damage only, 223 accidents with minor injuries, 106 with serious injuries, and 3 fatalities. Accidents involving pedestrians numbered 73, while those involving bicycles and motorbikes were 144 and 71, respectively. The most common types of accidents included single-vehicle or skidding accidents (150), crossing the roadway (86), and rear-end collisions (85).

Comparing the 2023 data with previous years, there is a noticeable decrease in the total number of accidents from the peak of 1140 in 2016. The number of accidents has generally trended downward since 2016, with fluctuations in specific years. Notably, pedestrian-involved accidents increased from 54 in 2022 to 73 in 2023, and bicycle-involved accidents rose significantly from 83 in 2022 to 144 in 2023. The number of fatalities in 2023 was consistent with the low figures seen in recent years, indicating no unusual spike in fatal accidents.

Overall, since 2011, the total number of traffic accidents in Basel has decreased. Property damage-only accidents have also declined, while accidents with minor injuries have remained relatively stable. Serious injuries have shown a slight decrease over the years. Fatalities have remained low, with no significant increase or decrease, suggesting a stable trend in the most severe category.