For the second consecutive year, Fundación Aleatica is working hand in hand with first responders to deepen their training and improve their performance in the event of road crashes.
Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, April 2, 2025 — Fundación Aleatica for Road Safety hosted the fourth edition of the Open Training Day for Police Officers in Road Safety, with the participation of 200 officers from Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz. Held at the Tlaxcala Fairgrounds, the event aimed to update the knowledge and skills of security, traffic, and investigative police officers, who are often the first responders to road crashes. The training focused on improving immediate response in traffic incidents and minimizing their consequences.
According to the 2025 Road Safety Monitor developed by Fundación Aleatica, the analysis of road fatalities in the three states between 2022 and 2023 shows mixed trends. In Puebla, fatalities dropped from 702 in 2022 to 662 in 2023—a 5.7% decrease. Tlaxcala, on the other hand, saw a slight increase from 250 to 254, a 1.6% rise. Veracruz also experienced a reduction, with fatalities falling from 487 to 465, a 4.5% decrease.
These mixed trends are also reflected in the number of injuries related to road crashes. Puebla reported a 14% increase, with 2,903 injuries in 2023 compared to 2,547 in 2022. Neighboring states fared better: Tlaxcala saw a 24% decrease (from 603 to 460 injuries), and Veracruz recorded 3,961 injuries—a 14% decline from the previous year’s 4,589.
2023 was the deadliest year for road crashes in Mexico since 2015, with 16,489 fatalities. Motorcyclists accounted for 62.7% of all serious injuries. When combined with pedestrian deaths, these two vulnerable groups represented 72% of all road fatalities. These figures highlight the urgent need to reinforce prevention and enforcement strategies across all states to prevent further loss of life on streets and highways.
If no effective action is taken, projections indicate that road traffic fatalities could reach 25,434 annually by 2030. Beyond the human cost, the economic impact is also significant—road crashes currently represent 2.63% of Mexico’s GDP.
This training initiative aligns with the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030), which aims to cut traffic deaths and serious injuries by 50%. The training program featured both theoretical and practical modules, covering key topics such as the principles of the Safe System approach, risk management, legal compliance, incident response and crisis management, emergency protocols, and effective communication in critical situations.
The training was held in coordination with the Tlaxcala State Ministry of Citizen Security and involved personnel from several institutions, including the State Highway and Traffic Police, the Police Development Directorate, and the municipalities of Cuautlancingo, Coapixtla, and Apizaco, as well as members of the National Guard from all three states.
Alberto Martín Perea Marrufo, Secretary of Citizen Security for Tlaxcala, emphasized the importance of ongoing training for the state’s traffic officers, noting that such initiatives are essential for reinforcing a culture of road safety and reducing crash rates on local roads.
“Road safety is a priority for our administration. Training our officers and raising public awareness are essential steps to create a safer environment for everyone. We are committed to enforcing traffic laws to reduce crashes and save lives,” said the state official.
Upon completing the training, each police officer receives a DC-3 Certificate of Labor Competence, recognized by Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS).
Fernanda Espinosa, Director of Fundación Aleatica for Road Safety, stated: “This training program was designed to equip police officers with practical and up-to-date tools to respond effectively and efficiently to any road crash. Road safety isn’t the responsibility of a single person or institution—it’s a shared responsibility.”
Through the Open Training Day for Police Officers in Road Safety program, Fundación Aleatica has trained more than 1,000 officers in five states across Mexico: Mexico City, State of Mexico, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz.
About Fundación Aleatica for Road Safety
We are a foundation committed to making the right to safe mobility a reality for all. Through a multisectoral public agenda, we implement strategic actions that promote safer infrastructure, safer vehicles, and safer road use. Our vision is to become a cultural change agent in road safety, fostering collaboration across sectors to achieve the goals of the UN’s Second Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030. All of this aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, helping build a safer and more sustainable future for everyone.
About the Road Safety Perception Survey
Survey conducted by Fundación Aleatica for Road Safety in collaboration with INTRAS (University of Valencia) and SIMO Consulting. Type of study: Public opinion survey. Data collection: July 2–14, 2024. Target population: Men and women aged 18 and older living in private households. Sample size: 1,500 valid cases. Methodology: Face-to-face interviews at home. Coverage: National, with oversampling in municipalities of the State of Mexico (Naucalpan, Tlalnepantla, Ecatepec, Chimalhuacán, Tultepec) and Mexico City. Margin of error: ±3.1%. Confidence level: 95%
Explore the interactive viewer of the First National Road Safety Perception Survey—a tool designed to better understand Mexico’s road safety challenges.
