So far this year, 110 motorcyclists have died, and the number of deaths from road accidents in the province has already reached 286
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Road insecurity continues to claim lives in Córdoba, and motorcyclists top the list of fatal victims in 2024. At least 110 people traveling by motorcycle have died in different parts of the province. Most cases involved collisions with other vehicles or falls due to reckless maneuvers.
The figures come from an accident survey conducted by La Voz, based on police and judicial reports. Nearly four out of every ten fatal victims were riding a motorcycle, marking the highest proportion among all means of transportation. In most cases, the tragedies occurred in urban areas within the province.
So far in November, three motorcyclists have already been reported dead. October and September each saw eight, while May was the most critical month, with 16 deaths on two wheels. These figures highlight the persistence of a problem that has yet to be curbed.
Al menos 110 personas que se desplazaban en moto murieron en distintos puntos de la provincia.
A worrying total
Throughout the year, Córdoba has recorded at least 286 deaths from traffic accidents. The figure includes drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, although motorcyclists remain the most affected group. In 2023 alone, 373 people had died, confirming a stable and alarming trend.
Collisions between vehicles are the leading cause of death, followed by vehicles running off the road and crashes into fixed objects. Most accidents occurred during the day and under normal visibility conditions. Recklessness and lack of road safety education are recurring factors.
In recent months, a particular trend has been observed: in October, there were more deaths on streets than on highways. The difference is explained by increased urban traffic and fewer effective controls on avenues and in outlying neighborhoods.
Casi cuatro de cada diez víctimas fatales iban en moto, lo que marca la mayor proporción entre todos los medios de transporte.
Victim profile
Most of the deceased are young men of working age, and a large portion of the tragedies occur during daily commutes. Statistics show that helmet use remains inconsistent in many municipalities within the province. In several cases, the victims were delivery workers or self-employed individuals.
In October, the average was nearly one death every two days in the province. That month saw 18 fatal victims, 10 of whom lost their lives on streets or avenues. Highways, historically more dangerous, recorded eight deaths during that period.
May, January, and March were the months with the most deaths of the year, with 39, 34, and 33 victims respectively. Records suggest that the end of the year could show figures similar to those of 2023, despite preventive operations and awareness campaigns.
Octubre y septiembre tuvieron ocho cada uno, mientras que mayo fue el mes más crítico, con 16 decesos en dos ruedas.
Preventable factors and insufficient control
Experts agree that traffic accidents are not accidents but preventable events. Speed, alcohol consumption, distractions with cell phones, and disregard for regulations are repeated causes. To a lesser extent, mechanical failures or deficiencies in road infrastructure are recorded.
In many cases, victims are left with serious aftereffects in addition to the high number of deaths. The provincial health system treats dozens of people injured in crashes every month that could have been avoided with basic precautionary measures.
Reality shows that road safety remains an outstanding issue in Córdoba. Despite official efforts and campaigns, the numbers do not decrease, and road tragedies continue to destroy families throughout the province.
A lo largo del año, Córdoba acumula al menos 286 fallecidos por siniestros viales.
