Over the four-year period from Q3 2020 to Q3 2024, the FCT recorded the highest number of road accidents, totaling 8,133 incidents

Key Takeaways

  • The Federal Capital territory (FCT) recorded the highest number of road accidents between Q3 2020 and Q3 2024, with a total of 8,133 accidents, accounting for 12.42% of total accidents.
  • FCT, Ogun, Nasarawa, and Kaduna consistently ranked among the top four states with the highest accident occurrences.
  • Bayelsa, Borno, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo were among the states with the lowest number of recorded accidents each quarter.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), often praised for having the best road network in Nigeria with wide, smooth, and well-maintained roads, ironically records the highest number of road accidents in the country. Between Q3 2020 and Q3 2024, the FCT accounted for 12.42% of all reported road accidents.

Other states that consistently report high accident figures include Ogun, Nasarawa, and Kaduna.

Within the FCT, particular concern has been raised about the Karu Bridge, which has witnessed frequent crashes, many involving trailers suffering brake failure, especially during rush hour traffic. Areas such as Nyanya and Wuse have also been hotspots for serious accidents. A similar pattern of frequent, often fatal accidents is observed in Ogun State, further emphasising the need for stricter safety enforcement and vehicle maintenance regulations in these high-risk zones.

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NBS

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Q3 2020-Q3 2024
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