Road Safety

The 2026 Eid homecoming and return traffic ran smoothly with 3.25 million vehicles leaving Jakarta. Traffic accident victims fell 34 percent to 60 people, according to Jasa Marga data. Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo evaluated operations at JMTC in Bekasi on March 30, 2026.

March 29, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

A report by road safety organisation Crashfree India states that lack of awareness about legal rights leaves thousands of road crash victims in India without compensation, despite over ₹96,000 crore in claims pending before Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs). The report cites a 2021 World Bank study finding 70% of low-income households and 63% of high-income households unaware of compensation provisions after crashes.

Following short-term forecasts of heavy rains through early March, the Kenya Meteorological Department now predicts intensified rainfall across most regions in the first half of March 2026, tapering later, as the March-April-May (MAM) rainy season begins. Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and other areas face near-average to above-average amounts, prompting NTSA warnings for slippery roads.

March 02, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

President William Ruto has received and endorsed recommendations from the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to improve road safety in Kenya. The recommendations include mandatory defensive driving certification for public service vehicle (PSV) operators and the rollout of decentralised vehicle inspections through a public-private partnership starting July 1. He also ordered the installation of smart traffic cameras and an instant fines system in major cities within one month.

The Kenya Red Cross Society and MOJA Expressway Company have issued safety guidelines as heavy rains are forecast across the country from February 21 to 25. These advisories aim to prevent flood-related incidents and road accidents during the downpours. The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of moderate to heavy rainfall with a 33 to 66 percent probability of occurrence.

February 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Five police personnel were killed and three injured in a head-on collision between their police vehicle and a truck in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on February 22, 2026. The accident occurred early Sunday morning in front of the Jharsuguda Sadar Police Station. Authorities have detained the truck driver and launched an investigation.