NBS reports 1,374 road crash deaths in Q4 2025

The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that 1,374 people died in road accidents during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that road crashes resulted in 1,374 fatalities in the fourth quarter of 2025. This figure highlights the ongoing challenges with road safety in Nigeria, as per the official data released by the NBS.

The report, published on March 11, 2026, provides a snapshot of the incident rate for that period. No further details on the specific causes, locations, or preventive measures were included in the initial announcement.

Such statistics from the NBS serve as a key resource for policymakers and safety advocates monitoring transportation incidents across the country.

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