In 2022, Basel recorded a total of 502 traffic accidents. The breakdown by severity shows 206 accidents resulted in property damage only, 201 involved minor injuries, 93 led to serious injuries, and there were 2 fatalities. Accidents involving pedestrians numbered 54, those involving bicycles were 83, and motorbike-related accidents totaled 47. The most common types of accidents were single-vehicle or self-inflicted accidents (141), crossing the roadway (62), and rear-end collisions (61).

Comparing the 2022 data with previous years, there is a noticeable decline in the total number of accidents from 577 in 2021 and 602 in 2020. This continues a downward trend from a peak of 1,140 accidents in 2016. The number of accidents involving pedestrians and motorbikes has remained relatively stable over recent years, while bicycle-related accidents have decreased significantly from 149 in 2020. Notably, the number of accidents resulting in property damage only has decreased from 272 in 2021 to 206 in 2022. Fatalities have remained low, with a slight decrease from 5 in 2021 to 2 in 2022.

Overall, since 2011, the total number of traffic accidents in Basel has decreased significantly. Accidents resulting in property damage only have also seen a substantial decline. While minor injuries have fluctuated, they have generally decreased since 2016. Serious injuries have remained relatively stable over the years, with minor fluctuations. Fatalities have consistently remained low, showing no significant upward or downward trend.