Greece reduces traffic deaths by over 32 percent since 2019

Minister of State Akis Skertsos reported that Greece saw a 32.3 percent decrease in traffic-related deaths during the first ten months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2019.

The data, provided by the Traffic Police and the Headquarters of the Hellenic Police, shows that 406 people died on the roads during this period, down from 600 deaths recorded in 2019.

Skertsos attributed this decline to the implementation of the new KOK (a traffic safety framework), increased police checks, and the use of breathalyzers. The government also utilized cameras and digital fines to enforce safety regulations. These measures helped reduce the number of fatalities and injuries, with 1,719 fewer people injured in accidents compared to the first ten months of 2025.

The European Commission recognized Greece's efforts in 2025, noting that the country achieved the second-largest percentage reduction in traffic deaths in the European Union, a 22 percent drop from 2024. While the death rate of 50 per million inhabitants is still higher than the European average of 43, the ministry says the continued decline brings the country closer to that target.