FRSC Reports 5,421 Deaths in Road Accidents Across Nigeria in 2024

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that 5,421 people lost their lives in road accidents across Nigeria in 2024.

This figure marks a 7% increase from 2023.

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja. He stated that despite efforts to improve road safety, fatalities increased compared to the previous year.

According to Mohammed, road crashes reduced by 10% in 2024, with 9,570 incidents recorded, compared to 10,617 in 2023. However, the total number of people involved in accidents slightly increased.

He noted that 70,530 people were involved in accidents in 2024, a 1% increase from 70,092 in 2023. Injuries, however, saw a slight decrease from 31,874 in 2023 to 31,154 in 2024.

The Corps Marshal attributed part of the fatalities to fuel scooping from fallen tankers. He stressed the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents and improve road safety.

Mohammed also explained that despite a reduction in overall crashes and injuries, reckless driving and poor road usage habits continue to pose significant challenges to road safety in Nigeria.

He assured Nigerians that the FRSC remains committed to implementing new strategies and safety measures to curb road accidents and reduce fatalities in the coming years.