Traffic accidents rise by a fifth, with most victims men

The number of traffic accidents has increased by almost a fifth from last year, according to national statistics.

There were 4,240 accidents on the roads between April and June, up from 3,594 for the same period in 2021.

A third of the incidents happened in the densely populated Northern Harbour region, with Birkirkara the worst area for traffic crashes in the country. Some 455 people were injured in the incidents, with 98 grievously injured, including 67 drivers, 13 passengers and 18 pedestrians and cyclists. Most of these victims were men (71 percent) and the six people to have died were also all male - three pedestrians and three drivers, the figures show. Birkirkara is the worst place for road traffic accidents. Source: NSO

Statistically, road accidents are most likely to occur on a Tuesday, while 3-6pm is the most dangerous time of the day for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Malta’s road-related fatality is the lowest in Europe. In 2021 the EU average road death rate was 44 per million inhabitants, compared to Maltas 17 per million inhabitants.  Men are far more likely to be injured in a traffic accident. Source: NSOHowever, road safety experts point out that...