TIRANA, April 27 /ATA/ The National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) has published data on road accidents, revealing that March 2026 recorded 89 accidents, with 117 individuals reported as involved in accidents (including both fatalities and injuries).
According to INSTAT, the number of road accidents decreased by 6.3% during the January–March 2026 period, compared to the same period in the previous year.
The data further reveal that 86.5% of accidents in March were attributed to the behavior of vehicle drivers, remaining the primary factor influencing road safety.
The age group of 25–34 years accounts for the highest number of accidents, representing 32.6% of the total registered cases.
Regarding the distribution by days of the week, the highest number of accidents occurred on Thursday, accounting for 18.0%, while the lowest was recorded on Sunday, with 9.0%.
Meanwhile, the time interval with the highest concentration of accidents is between 17:00 and 19:00, accounting for 23.6% of the total.
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