TIRANA, March 23/ATA/ During the first two-month period of 2022, there happened 184 road accidents out of 204 accidents, which occurred in the same period of last year, decreasing by 9.8%.
General Directorate of Road Transport Service reported today that during this period, 247 people got injured out of 268 people injured in the same period last year, or 7.8% less compared to 2021.
According to Directorate, the number of accidents caused by drivers under 25 has decreased by almost 30%. While 25% of accidents are caused by the 25-34 age group, or 23% less than in 2021.
“We have more careful young drivers. As the number of vehicles in circulation increases, the number of accidents decreases”, said the Directorate.
According to Directorate figures, the mortality index per 10,000 vehicles is estimated at 1.8, marking a decrease of 33% compared to 2021.
Meanwhile, the pedestrians’ behaviour like the careless crossing of the road was the cause for 29 accidents. This is 28% lower compared to 2021./p.s./
