New figures show 92 people died on our roads from January to July of this year.
This is 21 fewer deaths than the same period last year.
However, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) estimates that a further 100 people may die before the end of the year.
The review of the fatalities found that road deaths have declined in all road-user groups - drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists.
But it says that younger and older drivers continue to remain a high-risk group.
It also says that non-wearing of seatbelts is "a concern" for both drivers and passengers, as one in four drivers who died were not wearing seatbelts.
It also found that Sunday was the worst day for fatalities to date this year, compared to mid-week in 2014.
And there were more fatalities in the afternoon and evening this year than any other time period.
April had the lowest number of monthly fatalities since November 2012, with eight - but July was the most dangerous month, with 20 lives lost.
Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe told Newstalk Lunchtime more work needs to be done.
The RSA and An Garda Síochána are appealing to road-users to:
- Reduce speed, always a wear safety belt, watch out for other road users
- Ensure passengers always wear their safety belt and never distract the driver
- Never use your phone while driving
- If you’re feeling tired, Stop, Sip and Sleep
- Pedestrians, make yourself visible and always take care crossing the road
- Cyclists, be seen, obey rules of the road and take great care around large vehicles
- Motorcyclists, be seen, wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and slow down
- Parents/guardians, make road safety a priority in your ‘Back to School’ preparations
