Kathmandu Road Safety Drive
Traffic awareness cuts Kathmandu Valley road accidents
What happened
Kathmandu Valley traffic authorities are reporting a notable drop in crashes after sustained road-safety awareness campaigns, making the campaign and its results a distinct public-safety development.
Timeline
Accidents Drop 19 Percent
Sep 16, 02:09Police and local reporting said road accidents in Kathmandu Valley fell by more than 19% in fiscal year 2025/26. The valley recorded 5,345 accidents, 201 deaths and 6,040 injuries.
Awareness Programs Expanded
Sep 14, 17:28Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police said it ran 10,720 traffic awareness programs in fiscal year 2083/84 and expanded the campaign into communities, schools and colleges. Officials credited the outreach with improving road-user behavior and reducing crashes.
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