Some 3,369 people died from January to September 16, 2024, following road accidents in the country.
Compared to the same period in 2023, when 3,151 people died in road accidents, this year’s figures represent a slight increase of 218.
This is according to the latest figures released by the National Police Service.
The statistics reveal that the highest number of fatalities were pedestrians, totalling 1,281.
Motorcyclists followed with 802 deaths, while 654 passengers, pedal cyclists 56 and 284 drivers died in these accidents.
Some 292 pillion passengers died in the period under review as compared to 288 in 2023.
