2024 road crashes: Pedestrian fatalities hit 3,917 by November
By Maureen Kinyanjui |
According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.
The number of road crash casualties has risen this year, with 21,620 cases recorded by November 2024, according to data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
This is an increase compared to 20,191 cases during the same period in 2023, signalling growing concerns about road safety in the country.
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Fatalities have climbed to 4,282 in 2024, up from 3,901 in 2023. Serious injuries also rose to 10,662 compared to 9,501 last year.
Slight injuries, however, saw a slight decrease from 6,789 in 2023 to 6,676 this year. Pedestrians and motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable road users.
According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.
Motorcyclists recorded 4,042 fatalities, an increase from 3,714 last year.
Drivers and passengers also saw a rise in casualties. A total of 1,982 drivers were affected, including 369 fatalities, compared to 1,865 cases in 2023.
Passenger casualties surged to 8,804, with 788 fatalities, compared to 8,641 cases in 2023.
Pillion passengers, who are motorcycle passengers, recorded 2,673 casualties, an increase from 2,356 in 2023.
Among pedal cyclists, the total number of casualties rose to 202, compared to 188 last year.
Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi last month called on Kenyans to enhance road safety as the country prepares for the festive season.
His appeal followed a tragic accident at Iguhu Bridge along the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, which claimed 13 lives and left several others injured.
Mudavadi also revealed alarming statistics showing a significant rise in road fatalities and injuries this year.
"These statistics are a stark reminder of the need for vigilance on our roads. Many of these accidents, especially among motorcyclists, pillion passengers, and pedestrians, were preventable," he said.
As a result, the CS urged motorists, especially public service vehicle (PSV) operators, to prioritise safety.
"I would urge motorists to drive carefully and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy. PSVs must adhere to road safety rules, and operators should ensure compliance with all regulations," Muavadi said.
He then directed traffic police officers to intensify road safety enforcement.
The CS instructed them to ensure all PSVs are roadworthy, display valid Road Service Licenses, operate on licensed routes, and clearly show the name of their registered Sacco or company.
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