Tram accidents in the Brussels-Capital Region have fallen by up to a quarter since 2023, according to figures released on Thursday by the regional public transport operator STIB. Despite this marked drop, trams in Brussels are still involved in more than two collisions per day.
Trend across Brussels street-level routes
Regional media outlet Bruzz reported the operator's latest safety update, showing a clear reduction in collisions across the network compared to three years ago. Sharing urban corridors with mixed traffic remains a constant challenge for transport personnel across the 19 municipalities.
Even with the recorded 25 percent drop, the daily collision rate remains elevated. Having more than two incidents every single day means rail blockages continue to ripple through the Brussels transit schedule, causing recurrent service delays.
Mixed-traffic challenges for the STIB network
Many tram lines throughout Brussels run directly on streets shared with cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. Tight intersections and sudden maneuvers by private vehicles regularly trigger emergency braking or collisions.
The operator has not yet published detailed figures regarding casualties, vehicle damage costs, or the specific traffic junctions where these incidents occur most frequently.
