Jordan reports 6% drop in accident deaths in early 2026
The efforts of the Traffic Department in Jordan have succeeded in reducing traffic accident fatalities by 6% during the first half of 2026, despite a 1.8% increase in the population and a 4.1% rise in registered vehicles. Notably, violations that cause accidents have significantly decreased, including a 22% reduction in red-light violations, a 37% decrease in speeding, and a 46.4% drop in reckless driving. Additionally, improvements in infrastructure, hazardous sites, and the use of smart monitoring technologies have led to a reduction in fatalities by between 54% and 56% in the areas that underwent these enhancements. Efforts continue to focus on road improvements and daily accident assessments to further promote traffic safety.
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