Awareness helps reduce road accidents in Valley
Summary
Sustained traffic awareness campaigns have reduced road accidents in Kathmandu Valley by more than 19 percent. Police recorded 5,345 accidents in the valley in fiscal year 2025/26, killing 201 people and injuring 6,040 others.
Key Points
- Traffic awareness campaigns helped cut road accidents in Kathmandu Valley by more than 19 per cent.
- Police recorded 5,345 accidents, 201 deaths and 6,040 injuries in the valley in fiscal year 2025/26.
- Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police expanded awareness programmes to communities, schools and colleges.
- Nationally, Nepal recorded 29,988 vehicle accidents in fiscal year 2025/26, averaging about seven deaths a day.
