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There were no road deaths recorded within the Derry and Strabane policing area in 2025, according to provisional figures.
However, there were bereavements locally with seven deaths in the Causeway Coast and Glens policing area including in Dungiven and Limavady.
Fifty-seven people in total lost their lives in the North during the year.
But the number of deaths in Derry & Strabane reduced from eight in 2024 to zero year-on-year.
There were no road deaths recorded within the Derry and Strabane policing area in 2025, according to provisional figures.The data was accurate up until midnight on Tuesday, December 30.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “I wish to offer my sincere sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones and to those who endure life-changing injuries through road collisions.
“As we start a new year, I would urge everyone to resolve to have a greater focus on road safety, so we can prevent collisions and save lives.
“We all share the responsibility for road safety as evidence shows that more than nine in ten deaths and serious injuries are due to human error.
"So if you are driving, slow down; pay attention and look out for other road users; leave the mobile phone alone; always wear a seatbelt and NEVER ever drink or take drugs and drive.
“What is particularly shocking this year is the high number of deaths of some of the most vulnerable road users. Sixteen pedestrians were killed on our roads in 2025, and nine of those were aged 65 or over.
“As we go into 2026 and the dark winter nights continue can we all as drivers look out for people walking, especially older people who may be more vulnerable on our roads. If you are walking, whether using a footpath, walking along a country road or simply crossing the road, please always be aware of your surroundings. And if you are a cyclist or motorcyclist, please ensure you put your safety first.
“However we choose to travel, each one of us has a responsibility to ourselves and others to do so safely. By each and every road user taking personal responsibility, we could see a reduction in the number of people being killed or seriously injured.”
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Operational Support Department said: “We do not want to see any more families lose a loved one on our roads and suffer unimaginable heartache.”
Provisional figures show that in 2025 there were 57 deaths on roads in the North as a result of road traffic collisions. This compares to a total of 69 deaths for the full year of 2024 and 71 deaths in 2023.
The highest monthly death toll was November when nine people died.
Road user fatalities, by category, were as follows; Pedestrian 16; Driver 18; Passenger 13; Pedal Cyclist 1; Motorcyclist 6; Pillion Passenger 0; Other Road User 3.
There were three child (under 16) fatalities recorded in 2025, zero child fatalities recorded in 2024 and three in 2023.
There were nine older people pedestrians (65+) recorded in 2025, 2 older pedestrians in 2024, and 4 in 2023.
“Every single one of us has a responsibility to keep ourselves and other road users safe,” said Ch/Supt. Donaldson.
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