2,662 road traffic crashes recorded in Q1- NBS

2,662 road traffic crashes recorded in Q1- NBS

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The total number of road traffic crashes in the country in the first quarter of 2024 reduced to 2,662.

The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its first quarter report titled, ‘Road Transport Data Q1), obtained by Daily Economy on Monday.

It stated that, “The total number of road traffic crashes in Q1, 2024 was 2,662, indicating a decrease of 2.02% from the previous quarter which recorded 2,717 and 3.00% fall from 2,733 in Q1 2023.

“Of all crashes, serious cases stood top in Q1, 2024 with 1,715 compared to fatal and minor cases with 693 and 254 respectively.”

In addition, the three categories of cases recorded a decline in the quarter under review relative to the preceding quarter.

A total of 1,169 males were killed in Q1, 2024, accounting for 79.50% of 1,471 persons killed, compared to 302 (20.50%) females killed.

Also, a total of 6,749 males were injured during the period, indicating 77.90% of 8,659 injured persons compared to 1,910 (22.10%) females injured.

A total of 3,952 vehicles were involved in road traffic crashes in Q1, 2024, lower compared to the previous quarter which recorded 4,195, indicating a decrease of 5.80%.