Fewer tram accidents reported in Brussels, though collisions still common
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Brussels’ public transport company, MIVB, reported that tram accidents in the Brussels-Capital Region decreased by as much as 25% since 2023.
In 2025, MIVB recorded 889 tram accidents, a drop from 1,171 in 2024 and 1,196 in 2023. CEO Brieuc de Meeûs and Minister Elke Van den Brandt described this as an encouraging development. The MIVB’s approximately 400 trams traveled over 15 million kilometers in 2025.
This means each tram traveled an average of 17,000 kilometers before being involved in an accident, a significant increase from around 10,000 kilometers in 2010. Despite the improvements, MIVB noted that nearly three accidents still occur daily. Both the company and Minister Van den Brandt stated their commitment to continued investment in training, prevention, and infrastructure safety, particularly during upcoming renovation projects that prioritize space for public transport, pedestrians, and cyclists.
