Counties Affected
Overview
One person lost their life on Irish roads during the period from 7 to 10 November 2026. This single fatality, which occurred in County Limerick, is a sobering reminder that road danger remains a reality for all road users — including those on foot.
Incident Summary
Sunday, 8 November 2026 — M20 Motorway, Raheen, Limerick
A pedestrian was fatally injured on the M20 motorway northbound, between Junction 3 (Raheen) and Junction 2 (Dooradoyle), at approximately 5.20pm. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
The presence of a pedestrian on a motorway is an extremely dangerous situation. Motorways are high-speed environments with no designated pedestrian access, and the consequences of such encounters are frequently fatal. If you ever find yourself stranded or disoriented near a motorway, moving as far from the carriageway as possible and contacting the emergency services immediately is essential.
Year-to-Date Statistics
As of 10 November 2026, our tally — compiled from news reports — stands at 151 road deaths on Irish roads this year. At the same point in 2025, the official Road Safety Authority figure stood at 159.
This represents an approximate 5% reduction compared to this time last year, though the comparison should be treated with some caution: our running count is drawn from media reports and may differ slightly from the official RSA figures, which are compiled and verified separately. While any downward movement is welcome, it is modest, and the loss of 151 lives in under eleven months is a continuing cause for concern and action.
Safety Focus: Vulnerable Road Users
Pedestrian fatalities are a persistent feature of Irish road death statistics, and they serve as a reminder that road safety is not solely a matter for drivers. Key safety points for pedestrians include:
- Never walk on a motorway. Motorways are legally off-limits to pedestrians and are among the most dangerous environments imaginable for someone on foot. If your vehicle breaks down, stay behind the barrier and call for help.
- Be visible, especially after dark. November brings shorter days and long hours of darkness. Wearing bright or reflective clothing greatly increases the chance that drivers will see you in time.
- Choose well-lit, designated routes where available, and cross only at marked crossing points.
Drivers also have a critical role to play — particularly in poor light conditions. Reducing speed, ensuring headlights are clean and correctly aimed, and maintaining full attention on the road ahead all improve the chances of reacting in time to unexpected hazards.
Looking Ahead
As we move deeper into November, conditions on Irish roads become more challenging — darker evenings, potential frost, and increased fatigue among drivers returning from early winter events all contribute to elevated risk. Everyone using our roads, in any capacity, is asked to slow down, stay alert, and look out for one another.
One death is one too many. Please take care.
Fatality data for the current year is compiled by roaddeaths.ie from published news reports and may differ from official Road Safety Authority figures. Year-on-year comparisons are approximate.
Report Card Description: One person died on Irish roads between 7 and 10 November 2026, following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on the M20 motorway in Limerick. Our year-to-date total of 151 deaths represents an approximate 5% reduction on the same point last year.