July 2026 Türkiye Road Traffic Data: 64,255 Crashes, 225 Lives Lost

Road traffic safety is not only about complying with rules; it requires building a shared safety culture that places human life at the center. The July 2026 Traffic Statistics Bulletin, published by the Traffic Department of the Turkish National Police, once again highlights the scale of road traffic crashes across Türkiye and the key risks that stand out.

In July, a total of 64,255 road traffic crashes were recorded nationwide. Of these, 191 were fatal crashes, 29,993 were injury crashes, and 34,071 were property-damage-only crashes. During the same period, 225 people lost their lives and 43,361 people were injured.

Behind these figures are not just statistics, but interrupted journeys, lives changed forever, and thousands of affected families.

Most of the 64,000 Crashes Occurred in Urban Areas

Of the 64,255 crashes recorded in July, 54,847 occurred within settlement areas, while 9,408 occurred outside settlement areas. However, when fatal crashes are examined, a different picture emerges. A total of 78 fatal crashes occurred within settlement areas, compared with 113 outside settlement areas. Of the fatalities recorded at the crash scene, 86 occurred within settlement areas and 139 outside settlement areas.

Although the total number of crashes was lower outside settlement areas, the consequences tended to be more severe. Higher travel speeds, longer-distance driving, and greater crash energy further increase the importance of effective risk management on these roads.

Drivers Are the Leading Factor in Road Traffic Crashes

In July, a total of 35,680 fault factors were recorded in fatal and injury road traffic crashes. Of these, 32,586 were attributed to drivers, 2,308 to pedestrians, 380 to vehicles, 248 to passengers, and 158 to road-related factors.

In other words, approximately 91.3% of the recorded fault factors were associated with drivers, while 6.5% were associated with pedestrians.

However, an important point should not be overlooked: a safe transport system cannot be created simply by expecting individuals never to make mistakes. From road design and speed management to vehicle safety, education, and enforcement, every component of the system should be designed to prevent human error from resulting in death or serious injury.

Cars Rank First, While Motorcycles Stand Out

A total of 51,004 vehicles were involved in fatal and injury road traffic crashes in July. By vehicle type, cars ranked first with 22,393 vehicles involved.

At the same time, the involvement of 11,852 motorcycles in fatal or injury crashes is particularly noteworthy. When mopeds are also included, the share of powered two-wheelers becomes even more significant. During the same period, 5,851 light commercial vehicles, 1,208 bicycles, 859 tractor units, 748 trucks, and 602 buses were also involved in fatal or injury road traffic crashes.