Local January 29, 2025 | 9:31 am

Traffic accidents claim 3,114 lives in 2024

Santo Domingo.- In 2024, traffic accidents claimed 3,114 lives in the Dominican Republic, with 38% of victims aged 15 to 29. Milton Morrison, executive director of Intrant, revealed these statistics during the launch of the road safety campaign “Be Aware RD,” aimed at promoting responsible driving and reducing fatalities.

The initiative is part of the National Road Safety Pact, signed by President Luis Abinader and 121 public and private entities. Data from the Permanent Road Safety Observatory indicate that motorcycles were involved in 65.5% of fatalities, with vehicle collisions accounting for 60.8% of deaths. The Duarte Highway recorded the highest number of accidents, while Santo Domingo province led in overall incidents.

The campaign, supported by major media and outdoor advertising companies, will have nationwide coverage. Morrison likened the crisis to a pandemic worse than COVID-19, emphasizing its devastating impact on young people and families.

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Andre hunt
January 29, 2025 9:48 am

And you should have twice the amount by next year the government has to do a better job at policing instead of the policeman just hanging out arresting people for the wrong reasons they need to have traffic laws stop signs disabled parking disabled ramps installed they need more for the disabled they need more health and safety for causes on the streets until you do that prepare to have more accidents

Steve Seaman
January 29, 2025 10:19 am

You can have as many campaigns as you like, but without enforcement they will make little difference. When was the last time you saw a speed gun being used on a suburban street, for example on Ave Anacaona or 27 De Febrero?

Paul Tierney
January 29, 2025 11:38 am
Reply to  Steve Seaman

Traffic laws in the RD are the same as tigers with no teeth, no strict enforcement.

Enforcement for no seatbelt use easily gets one a fine. Faulty equipment, speeding and/or erratic driving gets little attention.

The people pay with their lives because of government apathy.

Adrian
January 29, 2025 5:49 pm
Reply to  Steve Seaman

It’s not just enforcement it is education and training. When I first began to ride a bike I was limited to a 49cc machine until I took a course and passed a written and practical test. Here there is nothing as far as I am aware. Anyone can get on a bike and ride. A licensing system is needed and training introduced. Then no license, bike impounded till you get one. No helmet: bike impounded for a month first time, 3 months 2nd time, and even longer a 3rd or 4th time. But you still need the police to enforce the regulations.