Road safety

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

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.

Other•2 Related•May 05, 2026 • 06:17

Andorran Dance Instructor's Family Plans Protest Rally Demanding Harsher Spanish Penalties for Drunk Driving

Family of Andorran dance instructor Carlos Chozo plans a static protest in Andorra la Vella on his would-be 37th birthday, demanding harsher Spanish penalties after his death by an impaired, speeding.

Other•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 12:46

63-Year-Old Man Arrested in Encamp for Hit-and-Run Drunk Driving

Police in Encamp detained the driver minutes after the Saturday incident, confirming extreme intoxication. The case highlights a spate of six DUI arrests plus other border and public order detentions.

Andorra Police Launch 3-Week Checks on Motorcycles, Bikes and Scooters Until May 22

Andorra's police are conducting inspections on two-wheeled vehicles and personal mobility devices to address seasonal accident spikes. Priorities include emissions, safety gear, and common violations amid increased usage.

Brake Failure Causes Car Crash in Andorra la Vella, Driver Lightly Injured

Vehicle lost control on steep Carrer de la Creu Grossa, striking a stone planter; passenger unharmed, no fire despite initial smoke from leaking fluids.

Multiple Accidents Close Key Roads into Andorra Amid Labour Day Traffic Surge

Two crashes disrupted access roads into Andorra on Saturday. C-14 remains blocked near Organyà, while N-145 has reopened after a collision treated four for minor injuries. Congestion worsens at borders amid holiday influx.

N-145 Reopens After Head-On Crash Injures Four Near Andorra Border

A head-on crash between two cars blocked the N-145 in Valls de Valira, injuring four lightly amid heavy holiday traffic to Andorra. Emergency services cleared the scene, restoring normal flow by 4pm.

107 Andorran-Plated Vehicles Hit Wild Animals on Catalan Roads in 2025

Servei Català de Trànsit data shows collisions peaked in northern and western Catalonia. Up to April, 23 more incidents occurred, mostly with boars. Andorra reports rare cases.

Bus Malfunction Spews Thick Smoke on Andorra's CG1 and CG2 Roads

A national bus bound for Encamp emitted heavy smoke from faulty combustion on Andorra's CG1 and CG2 near Obac, alarming drivers with poor visibility but causing no accidents or major disruptions.

56-Year-Old Truck Driver Remains Critical After N-145 Crash Near Anserall Tunnel

56-year-old Anserall truck driver with Andorran ties remains critical after possible stroke-induced N-145 crash on May 13; now extubated, eating, speaking minimally, eyed for ward transfer.

Woman Injured in Car Crash into Stone Wall Near Engolasters

The single-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday midday in Escaldes-Engordany, prompting a swift emergency response; the driver was treated on-site and hospitalized with initial serious concerns.

Other•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 06:46

54-Year-Old Motorcyclist Injured in Crash with French Car Near Margineda Roundabout

Emergency services responded to a motorcycle collision with a French-registered car on Andorra la Vella's CG-1 road. The 54-year-old rider received on-site treatment before hospital transfer amid traffic diversions.

Other•4 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 11:16

Drunk Driver Charged After 4-Car Crash Injures Four Near Andorra Roundabout

Police charged an Andorran driver for a chain-reaction collision involving four vehicles after he registered over 2g/l blood alcohol. Four others suffered minor injuries, and traffic halted for hours on key roads.

Catalan Authorities Issue 972 Speeding Fines to Andorran Vehicles in 2025

Speeding dominates sanctions against Andorran drivers on Catalan roads, with 972 fines in 2025 and 164 so far in 2026. Low voluntary payments plague foreign fines, while Andorra la Vella ramps up local checks and camera deployments.

Andorra la Vella Issues 43 Traffic Fines in Q1 2026, Plans 200 Surveillance Cameras

Municipal officers identified mobile phone use as the top violation in Andorra la Vella. Authorities plan video surveillance with 200 cameras this year to monitor public spaces and deter bad behavior.

Drunk Driver Detained After 4-Car Crash Near Prat Salit in Andorra la Vella

A young Andorran resident faces charges after his high-alcohol manoeuvre triggered the collision, injuring four locals with minor injuries. Extensive emergency response cleared the scene by 18:00 amid major central Andorra delays.

Three-Vehicle Crash on C-14 Near Organyà Injures One, Closes Road

A car struck an Andorran off-road vehicle and truck on the C-14 near Organyà, injuring one person slightly. Emergency response closed the road fully, creating long tailbacks before traffic normalized by evening.

C-14 Crash Near Organyà Closes Road in Both Directions After Rear-End Collision

A rear-end crash involving Andorran vehicles disrupted C-14 near Organyà, fully closing the road and causing over 5km queues before alternating passage resumed amid congestion.

RN-20 Faces Alternating One-Way Traffic Near Andorra Due to Maintenance

DIRSO is conducting maintenance on two 200-metre stretches of RN-20 from France to Andorra, implementing signal-controlled alternating traffic on weekdays to enhance durability and safety.

Other•5 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 15:01

Andorra la Vella Civic Agents Issue 80 Warnings, 11 Fines in Q1 2026 Crackdown

Andorra la Vella's agents performed 702 inspections in early 2026, emphasizing education on public behavior. Priorities included pet rules, noise, waste, and traffic safety, with plans for 200 new cameras to combat vandalism.

Cyclist Seriously Injured in Collision with Truck on La Massana's Avinguda del Ravell

The 29-year-old descending at speed from Arinsal failed to brake during the truck's turn into a petrol station near Prat Gran, prompting a police and medical response.