The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that 19,236 people lost their lives in road traffic crashes across Nigeria between January 2023 and September 2026, highlighting the growing concern over road safety in the country.
According to figures released by the agency, a total of 37,789 road crashes were recorded nationwide during the period, while 118,720 people sustained various degrees of injuries.
The figures were disclosed by the FRSC Sector Commander in Abia State, Ngozi Ezeoma, during a briefing with journalists and other stakeholders ahead of activities marking the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Ezeoma explained that the statistics were obtained from the FRSC’s Road Traffic Database Management System, which tracks road accidents and their consequences across the country.
She identified excessive speeding and reckless driving as major contributors to road crashes, warning motorists against dangerous driving habits and failure to obey traffic regulations.
The FRSC official stressed that road accidents go beyond the loss of lives, as they leave families grieving, communities affected and survivors struggling with injuries and other challenges.
She called on motorists, transport unions, religious leaders and the media to support road safety campaigns and promote responsible driving habits to reduce accidents across the country.
The figures have renewed concerns about the need for stricter compliance with traffic regulations, improved road safety awareness and greater responsibility among Nigerian motorists.
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