Unnatural (violent) deaths are the result of external causes or injuries. It is about traffic accidents, falls, poisoning, suicides, homicides and other external causes of mortality. Road traffic accidents are the most common cause of unnatural deaths in the world, but in the Republic of Croatia it is ranked third in terms of frequency, immediately after the falls and suicides. High mortality rates in the world but also in the Republic of Croatia show that the injuries are still the leading public health problem. By analyzing the data of the Central Bureau of Statistics, epidemiological are followed injuries in the Republic of Croatia during the period 2007. - 2016. and in the PGŽ in 2016. About 30 thousand people died in the monitored period in the Republic of Croatia, while the mortality rates ranged from 64,6 cases per 100 000 people to 69,1 cases per 100 000 people. The number of deaths from falls increases, but numbers of death from traffic accidents and suicides are reduce. Mortality rates vary by sex, age and external causes. The highest rates of mortality are due to falls and the least of the traffic accidents. Men die more often than women of injuries. The risk groups are the children and the elderly. Younger and middle - aged people die due to traffic accidents and suicides, but falls are the leading cause of mortality in elderly. The largest share of deaths was determined on the basis of the autopsy. This is an indication that injuries are still a major health problem. In order to performe efficient prevention, it is necessary to act in a timely manner to prevent unwanted consequences. It is extremely important the implementation and evaluation of preventive programs.