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Traffic Deaths Surge: 2025 Marked Deadliest Year Yet

12/22/2025

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443 people died in traffic in 2025, up from 438 in 2024, making 2025 the deadliest year in two decades, per the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).
Yoram Halevy, chief of the NRSA, said limited authority and funding hinder efforts to reduce traffic deaths.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced a new enforcement plan with hefty fines for using phones while driving.
The NRSA will identify key traffic violations to address.

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443 people died in traffic in 2025, up from 438 in 2024, making 2025 the deadliest year in two decades, per the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).
Yoram Halevy, chief of the NRSA, said limited authority and funding hinder efforts to reduce traffic deaths.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced a new enforcement plan with hefty fines for using phones while driving.
The NRSA will identify key traffic violations to address.