CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT STATISTICS 2024
December 26, 2024
THE Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public about the road traffic accident statistics recorded during this years’ Christmas holiday period, from December 24, 2024 beginning at 18:00 hours to December 26, 2024 ending at 06:00 hours.
During this period, a total of 125 road traffic accidents were reported. These accidents include:12 fatal accidents, resulting in 14 fatalities. 32 serious accidents, in which 55 persons were seriously injured. 30 slight accidents, with 41 persons sustaining minor injuries. 51 damage-only accidents, involving property damage without injuries.
These figures represent a notable decrease from the 281 road traffic accidents recorded during the same period in 2023. Last year’s statistics included 15 fatal accidents with 16 fatalities, 40 serious accidents with 71 serious injuries, 68 slight accidents with 95 slight injuries, and 158 damage-only accidents.
PROVINCIAL BREAKDOWN
Lusaka Province recorded the highest number of road traffic accidents, with 73 accidents, followed by:
Copperbelt: 21 accidents
Eastern: 16 accidents
Southern: 13 accidents
Central: 12 accidents
Luapula: 11 accidents
North-Western: 9 accidents
Muchinga: 6 accidents
Northern
Western: 5 accidents each
CASUALTIES
A total of 122 casualties were recorded. Lusaka Province also had the highest number of casualties at 26, followed by:
Eastern Province: 25 casualties
Luapula: 15 casualties
Copperbelt and Central: 11 casualties each
Northern: 10 casualties
North-Western: 8 casualties
Southern and Western: 4 casualties each
CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS
The main causes of road traffic accidents continue to be human error. The most prevalent offences recorded include:Excessive speed: 40 cases
Failure to keep to the nearside: 19 cases
TRAFFIC OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
A total of 747 road traffic offences were recorded, raising K345,725.00 in Admission of Guilt Fines. This is a reduction compared to the 931 road traffic offences recorded in 2023, which raised K487,335.00.
CALL TO ACTION
The Zambia Police Service is deeply concerned by the continued occurrence of road traffic accidents, particularly those caused by non-compliance with traffic regulations. We urge all motorists to adhere strictly to traffic rules, including observing speed limits, maintaining lane discipline, and avoiding reckless driving. As we move forward, the Zambia Police Service is committed to intensifying road safety campaigns and enforcement measures to reduce accidents and save lives on our roads. Let us all work together to make our roads safer.
RAE HAMOONGA
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.
Good statistics, compared to South Africa. South Africa records deaths, the number is already over 500 since 1st of December 2024. Good road usage awareness.