Latest data from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the North-Central recorded the highest number of casualties with 3,152, followed by the North -West with 2,550, while the South-South recorded the least with 412.

NBS in its road traffic crashes in Q4 2023 disclosed that total number of crashes was 2,717, indicating an increase of 24.23 per cent from the previous quarter (Q3) which recorded 2,187 and 33.12 per cent decrease from 3,617 in Q4 2022.

Of all crashes, serious cases stood top in Q4 2023 with 1,772 compared to fatal and minor cases with 687 and 258 respectively.

In addition, the three categories of cases recorded an increase, fatal increased by 29.13 per cent, serious increased by 24.87 per  cent and minor cases increased by 9.32 per cent in the quarter under review relative to the preceding quarter.

The report stated that a total of 1,104 males were killed in Q4 2023, accounting for 83.45 per cent of 1,323 persons killed, compared to 219 (16.55 per cent) females killed.

It stated also that a total of 6,929 males were injured during the period, indicating 76.01 per cent of 9,116 injured persons compared to 2,187 (23.99 per cent) females injured.

The report noted that 4,195 vehicles were involved in road crashes in Q4 2023, higher compared to the previous quarter which recorded 3,371, indicating an increase of 24.44 per cent.

It states that the North-Central recorded the highest number of crashes in Q4 2023 with 905, followed by the South West with 650, while the South South had the least with 141.