Road safety

Traffic accidents, driving safety, road policing, statistics, and collision prevention.

Andorra's Police Joins Iberviapol Ibero-American Traffic Police Network

Andorra's police force has formally integrated into Iberviapol, a new network for Ibero-American traffic police to coordinate on road safety through shared practices and tools. This builds on their attendance at the founding event.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:45

Andorran Driver Seriously Hurt in Fatal Catalonia Crash; French Tourist Injured in Separate Andorra Collision

A head-on collision in Catalonia's Segarra region left an Andorran driver critically injured and claimed another life, while a French tourist on a motorcycle was hurt in an Andorra overtake mishap the next day. Roads closed amid probes.

Andorra Traffic Accidents Hit 5-Year Low at 533 in 2025

Andorra's police data reveals 533 traffic accidents in 2025, the fewest in five years despite a 16.9% rise from 2024. The rate fell to 37.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, with summer months and the capital seeing the most incidents.

Other•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:45

Andorra Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Assault, Six for Drugs, Five for DUI

Police in Andorra made multiple arrests over the weekend and last week, including one for a nightclub assault, six for possessing narcotics like cocaine and ecstasy, and five for driving under the influence with high alcohol levels.

Other•2 Related•May 26, 2026 • 19:46

44-Year-Old Woman Injured in Two-Car Crash on Andorra's Obac Road

Incident at kilometre 0.700 prompted police response at 10:40am; separate early-morning car collision and prior motorcycle crash also reported in Andorra la Vella.

Spanish Car Crashes into Andorra la Vella Roundabout, Second Incident on Busy Avenue

A vehicle lost control and smashed into a roundabout boundary in Andorra la Vella's busiest access area. Emergency teams cleared the scene quickly. It's the second accident in days on the avenue, following a Friday collision that hurt a teenage motorcyclist.

Other•3 Related•May 24, 2026 • 07:01

Two Crashes Hit Andorra la Vella's Avinguda Santa Coloma in 24 Hours

A Spanish car smashed into a roundabout on a key Andorra la Vella road yesterday morning, hours after a motorcycle collision injured a teenage girl on the same avenue. Police and emergency teams responded to both.

RN20 Rockslide Repairs Near Merens Not Expected Before 2027

Andorra's Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor announced after Toulouse talks that full repairs on the RN20 section damaged by January's rockslide will not start before 2027. Interim safety measures remain effective.

Other•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 17:32

Andorran Police Arrest Woman for €900 Theft, Drunk Driver, and Drug Smuggler

Authorities in Andorra made three arrests: a woman suspected of embezzling over €900 at work, a man for a high-alcohol crash causing damage, and another for cocaine possession at the border.

Andorra Approves €450K Road Maintenance and La Massana-Erts Walkway Final Stretch

The Andorran government greenlit €450,000 in road upkeep contracts for safety improvements across parishes and a €627,521 deal to complete a 190-metre pedestrian walkway between La Massana and Erts.

Yellow Ferrari Does Dangerous Donuts Near Andorra Speed Camera in Viral Video

A luxury yellow Ferrari 812 executed risky donuts and lane swerves on Andorra's CG-2 road in Escaldes-Engordany, captured on video by a French driver and shared widely online. Authorities plan probe if driver confirmed.

Andorra Shifts Road Accident Cleanup Duty to Parishes, Sparking Criticism

Andorra shifts road accident cleanup from Fire Service to parishes, sparking parish leaders' criticism over equipment shortages and calls to retain the role; they back Night Literary Award reform.

Andorra Road Accidents Rise to 533 in 2025, Fatalities Plunge to One

Fatalities fell sharply to one from seven amid higher incidents, with injuries up and fines focusing on speeding. Tourist peaks drove summer spikes, police data shows.

Andorra Records 533 Traffic Accidents in 2025, One Fatal

Police data shows a rise in total crashes to 533 from 456 in 2024, but road deaths fell sharply to one. Most injuries were light, with highest victim rates in 30-39 age group and Andorra la Vella parish.

Police Deploy Major Operation to Stop Speeding Porsche on Andorra CG-1 Road

Andorra la Vella authorities launched a large-scale traffic stop on the CG-1 near the bus station, targeting a black Porsche suspected of speeding amid heavy morning traffic.

Truck Driver Injured in La Massana Road Crash, Motorcyclist Hits Pedestrian in Escaldes

A truck slid off a La Massana road and dropped 20 meters, injuring the driver slightly. Hours earlier, a teen motorcyclist struck a pedestrian in Escaldes-Engordany; both received hospital care.

Other•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 05:31

Vigil in Andorra la Vella Marks Late Dance Instructor's Birthday, Demands Tougher Spanish DUI Laws

Around 70 family, friends gathered in Andorra la Vella to mark Carlos Manuel Miguel Chozo's 37th birthday with a vigil protesting 'road violence' and demanding tougher Spanish DUI laws.

Dutch Tourist Detained in Andorra for Reckless U-Turn Crash Injuring Motorcyclist

A Dutch tourist faces charges after an illegal U-turn on CG-1 severely injured a local motorcyclist. Separate alcohol-related crash on CG-2 led to another arrest amid a wave of DUI and reckless driving detentions.

Andorra and Occitanie Leaders Prep Cross-Border Talks on Mobility and Smuggling

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot and Occitanie prefect Pierre André Durand discussed RN20 road safety after rockfall, railway repairs, and anti-smuggling cooperation in Toulouse preparatory meeting.

Lorry Overturns on Aldosa Road in La Massana, Driver Injured

A lorry crashed down a 20-metre embankment on La Massana's Aldosa road Monday evening. The sole driver sustained injuries but self-extricated before hospital transfer.

Other•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 10:01

French Driver Airlifted After 4x4 Rolls into Andorra Riverbed, Released Hours Later

The 23-year-old escaped his overturned Mitsubishi Pajero with minor injuries near Les Bordes de Setúria, prompting a swift helicopter rescue by firefighters and emergency teams.

Andorra la Vella opens three-lane Carrer de la Unió with no left turns for cars

New layout prohibits private vehicle left turns downhill toward Na Maria Pla, reserving them for buses only. It eases congestion at Km0 and Dama de Gel roundabouts while adding safety signage and a 30 km/h limit.

52-Year-Old Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Escaldes-Engordany

A 52-year-old Andorran resident suffered light injuries when her motorcycle collided with a car at a busy junction in Escaldes-Engordany. Emergency services treated her on site amid minor traffic delays.

Other•4 Related•May 07, 2026 • 19:16

Andorran Emergency Services Respond to Multiple Crashes and Incidents in La Massana and Andorra la Vella

Events included a three-vehicle collision injuring a driver, head-on taxi crash, motorbike rider collapse, minor fire, and two bike accidents, all resolved without ongoing disruptions.

24-Year-Old Andorran Motorcyclist Faces Criminal Charges for 202 km/h Speeding in Spain

Police in Catalonia's Alt Pirineu region filed charges against a 24-year-old Andorran-plated motorcyclist caught exceeding 200 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. His bike was seized pending court appearance.