Singapore Road Fatalities Rise to 10-Year High in 2025, Elderly Pedestrians Face Increased Risk

Singapore experienced a significant increase in road traffic fatalities in 2025, reaching a 10-year high of 149 deaths. Authorities are particularly concerned about the rising number of fatalities involving elderly pedestrians, with a more than doubling of deaths in this vulnerable group. The Traffic Police have announced increased enforcement measures to address the worsening road safety situation.

Record Number of Fatalities and Injuries

In 2025, Singapore recorded 149 road traffic fatalities, compared to 142 in 2024 and 141 in 2016 . The number of injuries too rose, increasing from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025 . There was an increase in traffic accidents resulting in deaths, rising from 139 cases in 2024 to 147 cases in 2025 , and in injuries, increasing from 7,053 to 7,560 cases .

Elderly Pedestrians at Increased Risk

A particularly alarming trend is the sharp increase in fatalities among elderly pedestrians. The number of elderly pedestrian deaths more than doubled from 11 in 2024 to 27 in 2025 . All of these fatalities involved pedestrians . Elderly pedestrians accounted for 75% of all pedestrian fatalities in 2025, despite making up only 12.9% of Singapore’s population . The number of accidents involving elderly pedestrians increased by 21.7% from 203 cases in 2024 to 247 cases in 2025 .

Motorcyclists Remain Vulnerable

While the focus is on elderly pedestrian safety, motorcyclists continue to be disproportionately represented in traffic accidents. Motorcyclists and pillion riders were involved in 54.8% of all traffic accidents and accounted for 53% of all traffic fatalities in 2025, despite motorcycles comprising only about 15% of Singapore’s vehicle population . There were 4,227 motorcycle accidents in 2025, a 6.4% increase from the previous year . However, fatal accidents involving motorcyclists fell by 9.2% to 79 cases in 2025 .

Increased Enforcement Measures

In response to the rising number of accidents and fatalities, the Traffic Police (TP) will be stepping up enforcement efforts. This includes activating speed enforcement in more red-light cameras . The TP is urging all road users to adopt a “safety first” mindset.

Key Takeaways

• Road fatalities in Singapore reached a 10-year high in 2025, with 149 deaths.
• Fatalities among elderly pedestrians more than doubled, accounting for 75% of all pedestrian deaths.
• Motorcyclists remain a highly vulnerable road user group, involved in over half of all accidents and fatalities.
• The Traffic Police are increasing enforcement, including activating speed cameras at red lights.