- Motorcyclists and pedestrians account for three out of every four seriously injured victims of traffic accidents in Mexico, according to the Road Safety Monitor
Although Mexico recorded a slight decrease in the number of traffic accidents (-1.1%) and fatalities (-0.9%) in 2024, serious injuries increased by 13.1%—a warning sign that the country’s road safety crisis is far from resolved. According to the third edition of the 2026 Mexico Road Safety Monitor, prepared by the Aleatica Foundation for Road Safety, last year there were 388,720 traffic accidents, 16,338 fatalities, and 49,711 serious injuries.
Motorcyclists
One of the most significant findings of the Monitor is the rapid increase in the risks associated with motorcycle use. Between 2015 and 2024, motorcycle fatalities rose from 2,620 to 6,749 (+157%), while serious injuries increased from 12,364 to 31,940 cases (+158%). This trend coincides with a transformation in the country’s mobility landscape: the motorcycle fleet grew from approximately 2.6 million units in 2015 to nearly 9 million in 2024 (+246%).
Currently, motorcyclists and pedestrians account for three out of every four fatalities and serious injuries recorded in Mexico, confirming the need to strengthen prevention efforts, safe infrastructure, and road safety education aimed at the most vulnerable road users.
Pedestrians and Cities
Road safety remains, above all, an urban challenge. More than 96% of traffic accidents occur in cities, where pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, public transportation, and private vehicles share the road. Although pedestrian fatalities decreased by 7.3% in 2024, serious injuries increased by 21.5%, demonstrating that walking remains a high-risk activity in many Mexican cities.
Regional Differences
The Monitor also reveals significant regional differences. In 2024, Nuevo León, Chihuahua, Sonora, the State of Mexico, and Guanajuato accounted for the highest number of traffic accidents. Together, they account for 44% of the nation’s accidents. However, mortality rates show that the risk is not distributed evenly, reinforcing the need to design solutions tailored to the specific characteristics of each region.
Growth of the vehicles in use
The findings are presented against a backdrop of increasing motorization. The national rate reached 470.8 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants, equivalent to nearly one vehicle for every two people. This phenomenon increases pressure on urban infrastructure and makes it even more urgent to strengthen public policies for safe and sustainable mobility.
“The data show that road safety remains a public health emergency. Although some figures show improvements, the rise in serious injuries and the growing vulnerability of motorcyclists and pedestrians remind us that we are still far from achieving truly safe streets and roads. We need evidence-based decisions, safer infrastructure, and coordinated action across all sectors,” said Bosco Marti, President of the Aleatica Foundation for Road Safety.
In addition to providing evidence to inform decision-making, the Monitor aims to contribute to the achievement of the international goals for reducing fatalities and serious injuries established by the United Nations for 2030. As part of this effort, the Aleatica Foundation promotes initiatives focused on data collection, public advocacy, and multisectoral collaboration to advance safer mobility systems in Mexico and Latin America.
Visit the website and download the full report at: Mexico Road Safety Monitor 2026