KATHMANDU, Aug. 8: Nepal recorded an average of 82 road accidents and seven deaths every day in the last fiscal year, highlighting the worsening state of road safety in the country, according to police data.
A total of 29,988 vehicle accidents were reported across the country in fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, according to the annual progress report released by Nepal Police. The accidents claimed the lives of 2,707 people, while 6,976 sustained minor injuries and 7,804 suffered serious injuries.
When will it end?
On a daily average, the country recorded 82 road accidents, 130 injuries and seven deaths during the fiscal year.
Motorcycles accounted for the highest number of vehicles involved in accidents. According to the police data, motorcycles were involved in 26,424 accidents during the year. They were followed by cars and jeeps, which were involved in 6,171 accidents, and tempos, which were involved in 3,116 accidents.
The number of road accidents also increased from 28,692 in FY 2025/26 to 29,988 in 2025/26.
The rising number of accidents and casualties underscores the need for more effective measures to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries in the country.
