WILLEMSTAD – The number of traffic incidents and vehicles involved on Curaçao increased further in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new market report by ForenSys, the organization responsible for preparing damage reports for insurance companies.
The figures show that traffic pressure on the island is not easing, but continues to intensify. In 2025, ForenSys registered nearly 12,000 traffic incidents, up from just over 11,000 in 2024. This represents an increase of around five percent. The number of vehicles involved also rose, from nearly 21,000 in 2024 to almost 22,000 in 2025.
According to the report, the rise in incidents closely follows the continued growth of traffic on the island. That trend is reflected in the expanding vehicle fleet. In 2023, the number of insured vehicles stood at around 86,000. This increased to just over 87,000 in 2024 and then jumped sharply to nearly 94,000 in 2025, indicating an acceleration in the growth of car traffic.
While the relative risk per vehicle has remained broadly stable, the rapid expansion of the vehicle fleet has led to a higher absolute number of accidents. As a result, both insurers and road users are facing a growing overall damage burden.
The report also notes that the proportion of incidents involving injuries remains high. In 2024, nearly 20 percent of all traffic incidents resulted in injuries, a level that has remained broadly unchanged in 2025.
The main conclusion drawn from the year-on-year comparison is that the overall traffic situation on Curaçao is not improving. Both the number of incidents and the number of vehicles involved continue to rise, while risk ratios remain largely unchanged. This means that continued growth in the vehicle fleet is directly translating into more accidents and increasing pressure on road safety and the insurance sector.