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Traffic accidents decrease while fatalities rise in 2026
At the beginning of 2026, Tunisia recorded a decrease of approximately 19.4% in road traffic accidents, with the number dropping from 3,365 in 2025 to 2,712 by August 2026. Nevertheless, the number of fatalities increased by more than 10%, reaching 781 people in the first seven months of this year compared to 708 in the previous year. The number of injuries also declined by 19.4%, totaling 3,554 injured individuals. Most accidents were caused by speeding, negligence, and inattention, although speed was the primary cause of fatalities at a rate of 37.4%. April was the month with the highest number of accidents, while May saw the highest number of deaths. As part of its efforts to improve road safety, Tunisia launched its National Road Safety Strategy 2025-2034, aiming to reduce fatal accidents by 50% by 2034 through infrastructure enhancement, legislative review, and the development of awareness campaigns.
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