Mobility
More than 50 dead in motorcycle accidents in the first half of the year
The GNR recorded 3,673 motorcycle accidents in the first six months of 2026, resulting in 52 deaths and 342 serious injuries. Most accidents occurred within urban areas rather than on highways, with a high concentration of fatalities in the districts of Santarém, Faro, Aveiro, Setúbal, and Porto.
Why it matters
If you ride a motorcycle in Portugal, these statistics highlight that the majority of accidents and fatalities occur within urban areas, emphasizing the need for increased caution in city traffic regardless of road type.Useful?
