CBS: Decrease in March in the number of accidents, the number of injuries and the number of deaths

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April 26, 2026   
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According to CBS data, in January-March 2026, 101 people were killed in traffic accidents - their number was 18 lower than the corresponding period in 2025. 

The data also shows that in March 2026, the number of traffic accidents and the number of injured and killed were lower compared to March 2025 and compared to the average for March in 2022-2024.

Here is a summary of road accidents with injuries that occurred in March 2026 compared to March 2025 and compared to the average for March in 2022-2024:

• In March 2026, 27 people were killed. The number of fatalities was 26 lower than in March 2025 (53) and 8 lower than the average for March in 2022-2024 (35)

• The number of accidents was 387. A decrease of 49.1% compared to March 2025 (761), and a decrease of 53.4% compared to the monthly average for March in 2022-2024 (831).

• The number of seriously injured was 137. A decrease of 53.9% compared to March 2025 (297), and a decrease of 38.3% compared to the March average in 2022-2024 (222).

The number of casualties was 672. A decrease of 50.0% compared to March 2025 (1,344), and a decrease of 54.3% compared to the monthly average for March in 2022-2024 (1,470).