The Rising Trend of Road Traffic Accidents in Sligo
In recent years, road traffic accidents in County Sligo have become a growing concern. While national statistics show a worrying rise in road fatalities, Sligo's experience is especially notable: the county has consistently had one of the highest rates of fatal collisions per 100,000 people in Ireland. According to The Irish Independent, Sligo recorded a fatality rate of over 8 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022, a dramatic jump compared to previous years when the rate was much lower.