The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) reports alarming statistics on road safety, revealing that one in four worldwide road accident fatalities is African, with 259,601 deaths in 2021—the highest this century. Fatalities in sub-Saharan Africa rose by 17% in the last decade, surpassing deaths from armed conflicts. These incidents present profound public health challenges and jeopardize economic stability. The WHO emphasizes urgent actions for political commitment, better road infrastructure, stricter laws, and funding to enhance road safety. Despite some progress, significant efforts remain to mitigate these avoidable tragedies.
Of every four people who die in a road accident worldwide, one is African, showing the alarming rate of fatalities on the continent.
The recent death toll from road accidents is the worst this century, with an estimated 259,601 casualties in 2021 alone.
Road accidents in Africa are even deadlier than armed conflicts, with fatalities four times higher than the death toll from the war in Sudan.
Countries must recognize that road deaths not only represent a tragedy but also jeopardize their economies and development.
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