Over 207,000 cars involved in road accidents with injuries or fatalities in 2024 (+3.6%). Record increases in Abruzzo, Puglia, and Liguria

Transparency note: This press release was originally published in Italian. The text has been machine translated. You can find the original press release here. Milan, December 5, 2025 - In 2024, a total of 317,365 vehicles were involved in road accidents in Italy that resulted in injuries or fatalities, with a total of over 207,000 cars involved, up +3.6% compared to 2023. This trend affects 17 out of 20 regions. These are the findings of an analysis by CARFAX, a leading international provider of vehicle history information, based on ACI-ISTAT data. The study highlights the importance for used car buyers of having access to more information about the vehicle's past. Looking at the map of Italy, Lombardy leads (again this year) the ranking of regions with the highest number of cars involved in road accidents: 34,848 in 2024. It is followed by Lazio (26,363), Emilia-Romagna (19,279), Tuscany (17,068), and Veneto (15,384). At the bottom of the ranking, with lower numbers, are Basilicata (1,279), Molise (652), and Valle d'Aosta (362). Abruzzo and Puglia are the regions with the highest increase (both +11%), followed by Liguria (+7.6%), Calabria (+6.2%), and Campania (+6.2%). In general, 17 out of 20 regions saw an increase in the number of cars involved in road accidents, with the only regions recording a decrease being Trentino-Alto Adige (-2.4%), Marche (-1.9%) and Emilia-Romagna (-0.3%). At the provincial level, large urban centers obviously dominate the rankings, with Rome at the top (20,679), followed by Milan (13,590), Turin (7,386), Naples (6,414), and Bari (5,362). At the other end of the scale, the lowest numbers were recorded in Isernia (202), Enna (257), and Vibo Valentia (326). In some provinces, the increase compared to 2023 was anything but marginal: Asti leads the ranking with a jump of +29.6%, followed by Avellino (+28%), Pescara (+19.8%), Cagliari (+15.9%), Lodi (+15.3%) and Cosenza (+16.2%). This growth in these areas was well above the national average. At the opposite end of the scale, we find Sondrio (-10.7%), Rieti (-10.2%), Fermo (-9.2%) and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (-9.1%), real exceptions in a map otherwise dominated by positive signs. Almost half of the vehicles analyzed on the CARFAX platform have at least one risk factor, meaning something that requires special attention from the buyer. Among these, one of the most significant problems is damage and accidents, followed by foreign origin and mileage anomalies, as well as previous use as taxis or rental cars. The numbers prove it: today, it is essential to have reliable tools to know the history of a vehicle when purchasing a used car. The CARFAX report provides valuable support, allowing access to detailed information on the vehicle's history, including any previous accidents or damage that have been reported to the platform, offering greater transparency and peace of mind to those who are about to get behind the wheel. "In our database, almost 50% of the cars analyzed have damage reports: this is not a figure that should cause alarm, but it does underline how important transparency is. A car that has suffered damage is not necessarily a car to be discarded. First of all, you need to look at the severity of the damage; if it is minor, there is nothing to worry about because it is purely a cosmetic issue. However, if the damage is severe, it means that there has been structural damage that could have compromised the car's performance and safety. A visual inspection of the vehicle may not be sufficient to determine whether the repair has restored the vehicle to its optimal condition," said Marco Arban, Director of Business Development in Europe at CARFAX. "Tools such as the CARFAX report are useful not only for the end user, but also for dealers, who purchase numerous used cars every day. Having a report on the vehicle's history makes their job easier, improves the buying experience, and helps make the entire industry safer and more transparent."