TIRANA, June 27 /ATA/ – Albania saw a fall in road accidents in the first five months of 2025, with new figures showing a 15.5% decrease compared to the same period of a year ago, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics, INSTAT.
INSTAT released its Road Accidents report on Friday, highlighting driver behavior as the leading cause, with 84.5% of accidents attributed to their actions at the wheel.
The highest number of road accidents during this period was registered among the 0-24 age group, accounting for 25.0% of all accidents, according to INSTAT data.
In May 2025, Fridays recorded the highest share of road accidents at 17.2%, while Tuesdays and Sundays saw the lowest incidence, each accounting for 12.1% of accidents.
The majority of road accidents occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., representing 30.2% of total incidents.
Compared to April 2023, the number of road accidents in May 2025 surged by over 78%, reaching a total of 123 accidents.
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