By Akinwale Kasali
Over 3,915 lives were lost in 7,715 road crashes across the country between January and September 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, disclosed.
The FRSC added that 24,674 people sustained varying degrees of injuries within the same period.
Shehu Mohammed, the FRSC Corp Marshal, disclosed this Thursday at the National Town Hall Meeting and Ember Months Road Safety Campaign flag-off with the theme “Take Responsibility for Your Safety; Stop Distracted Driving,” held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Giving the statistics, the Corp Marshal stated an increase in both road crashes and fatalities compared to figures recorded in 2024.
He revealed that within the same period, Rivers State recorded 15 deaths and 51 injuries in 47 road crashes, noting that this represent a reduction compared to the 2024 record.
He said, “Crash statistics recorded between January and September 2025 nationwide showed that a total of 7,715 road traffic crashes occurred, representing a 10.04 per cent rise compared to 7,011 crashes recorded within the same period in 2024. Again, 24,674 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries, compared to 22,373 injured in 2024.
“This also reflects a 10.28 per cent increase. Also, 3,915 persons were killed in 2025 as against 3,811 in 2024, indicating an increase of 11.55 per cent.
“However, in Rivers State, within the same period, 15 persons were killed and 51 were injured in 47 reported road crashes. When compared to the 2024 record, these figures represent a 35.7 per cent decrease in fatalities and a 37.5 per cent decrease in road crash-related injuries.”
He further stated that the improved figures in Rivers State reflected better emergency response and increased road safety awareness.
“In comparison, the national road crash records during the period under review are an alarming reminder that road crashes can destroy families, weaken communities, and impose severe socio-economic burdens on our nation.
“I, therefore, call on every road user to demonstrate caution, discipline, and vigilance while on the highways,” he added.
Mohammed stressed that the FRSC had strengthened its proactive interventions, advanced its operations, expanded public enlightenment campaigns, and deployed technology in road safety management.
He added that in preparation for the expected traffic surge during the season, the FRSC had commenced implementing its programme outline for safe and secure road transportation during the Ember Months.
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