The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that a total of 6,858 road traffic crashes were recorded across the country between January and September 2025, resulting in 3,433 deaths and 22,162 injuries.
The Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, made this known while unveiling the 2025 End-of-Year/Ember Months Road Safety Campaign in Abuja. He said the figures, though alarming, represent a continuing effort by the FRSC to monitor, report, and reduce road traffic incidents nationwide.
Biu attributed the majority of crashes to human factors, particularly unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding, fatigue, overloading, and distracted driving. He also condemned the continued use of haulage trucks and fuel tankers for conveying passengers, describing the practice as “a deadly and illegal trend that endangers lives.”
“Driver behavior remains the leading cause of road traffic crashes in Nigeria. We continue to witness avoidable tragedies caused by impatience, recklessness, and disregard for safety rules,” he stated.
During the 2024 ‘Operation Zero’ campaign, which ran from 15 December 2024 to 15 January 2025, the FRSC recorded 533 crashes, 432 deaths, and 2,070 injuries figures the Corps says underscore the importance of sustained public education and enforcement.
The 2025 Ember Months campaign, themed “Take Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving,” aims to curb road carnage during the year-end travel rush. The Corps announced several measures to enhance road safety, including:
Deployment of more FRSC personnel and special marshals to high-risk highways.
Free vehicle safety checks to ensure roadworthiness.
Motor park rallies and town hall meetings with transport unions and stakeholders.
Stricter enforcement of driver licensing, with the FRSC’s new printing facility now capable of producing 15,000 licences daily to clear existing backlogs.
Biu reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to achieving safer roads and reducing fatalities through collaboration with state governments, transport operators, and road users.
