FRSC says 3,445 people died in road crashes in nine months

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says at least 3,445 people died in road traffic crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2026.

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday at a joint press briefing with stakeholders in Abuja marking the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, according to Punch. He said 7,156 crashes were recorded in the period, leaving 22,292 people injured.

Mr Mohammed said the commemoration, which runs from Monday to November 15, was designed to turn remembrance into commitment and compassion into measurable action. “These figures represent more than statistics; they are human lives lost, families shattered and communities thrown into grief,” he said.

He named excessive speed and dangerous driving behaviour as major contributors to crashes, and said the corps would continue to intensify enforcement and public enlightenment.