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Have you ever wondered why some Nigerian states seem to bear the brunt of road accident tragedies more than others? What hidden factors could be driving the alarming 140 deaths in Kaduna or the 119 in Ogun during Q2 2025? As we explore the latest data let's uncover the stories behind the statistics, could it be reckless speed, faulty vehicles, or something else entirely? Join me, as we unravel these mysteries together!
Ready to dig deeper into the causes behind Nigeria’s road accident crisis or explore solutions to save lives? Let’s keep the conversation going! Drop your thoughts, questions, or ideas below.

States with most road accident deaths (Q2 2025)

1. Kaduna: 140
2. Ogun: 119
3. Kano: 83
4. Kogi: 78
5. Niger: 69
6. Oyo: 69
7. Bauchi: 58
8. Enugu: 46
9. FCT: 39
10. Ebonyi: 38
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1976578450518348046

Causative factors of road crashes in Nigeria (Q2 2025)

1. Speed Violation: 2,376
2. Wrongful Overtaking: 202
3. Tyre Burst: 186
4. Dangerous Driving: 157
5. Route Violation: 145
6. Brake Failure: 143
7. Mechanically Deficient Vehicle: 117
8. Sign Light Violation: 73
9. Road Obstruction Violation: 49
10. Overloading: 38
11. Fatigue: 26
12. Use of Phone While Driving: 25
13 Bad Road: 18
14. Sleeping on Steering: 14
15. Dangerous Overtaking: 8
16. Driving Under Alcohol/Drug Influence: 6
17. Poor Weather: 4

Others: 112
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1976574176065388635

Category of vehicles involved in road traffic crashes in Nigeria (Q2 2025)

1. Commercial: 2,687
2. ⁠Private: 1,058
3. ⁠Government: 60
4. ⁠Diplomatic: 1

Total: 3,806
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1976571794308952174

Number of people killed by road crashes by geo-political zone (Q2 2025)

1. North-west: 319
2. South-west: 287
3. North-central: 263
4. North-east: 173
5. South-east: 123
6. South-south: 80

Total: 1,245
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1976568637335953509

Numbers of vehicles involved in road crashes in Nigeria (Q2 2025)

1. Cars: 888
2. ⁠Minibuses: 755
3. ⁠Motorcycles: 748
4. ⁠Trucks: 596
5. ⁠Trailers: 253
6. ⁠Tricycles: 188⁠
7. Pick-ups⁠: 121
8. ⁠SUVs: 106
9. ⁠Tankers: 65
10. ⁠Bicycles: 17
11. ⁠Vans: 16
12. Luxury buses: 11
Others: 42

Total: 3,806
https://x.com/thecableindex/status/1976558323055874493

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Very funny statistics.

Lagos is not even on the list. Is it that all these accident that happens in lagos are not captured ?

There's no week that at least 2 accidents doesn't happen on lekki epe expressway.

As Lagos, Edo (Benin-Ore) and Anambra are missing on the list, the report is false.

immortalcrown:
As Lagos, Edo (Benin-Ore) and Anambra are missing on the list, the report is false.

Not a false list, this is just the accidents reported and recorded. This is just a fraction of the accidents happening in Nigeria.

Omihanifa:
Very funny statistics.

Lagos is not even on the list. Is it that all these accident that happens in lagos are not captured ?

There's no week that at least 2 accidents doesn't happen on lekki epe expressway.

Auto accidents in Nigeria are usual things that some accidents are considered normal and not even captured in the stats

May we not die prematurely as we hustle for our daily breads Amen

Hehe after 1 week road safety still dey check inside the accidented car for survivors

It was God that saved us yesterday on my way to Ijebuode, a big trailer hit the car I entered when he was trying to avoid pothole and shifted the car to the other side the car tyres were damaged.

Benin Ore road ko? Abegi. Not enough character again?

Omihanifa:
Very funny statistics.

Lagos is not even on the list. Is it that all these accident that happens in lagos are not captured ?

There's no week that at least 2 accidents doesn't happen on lekki epe expressway.

I am equally surprised Lagos isn't on the list considering the huge number of cars in the state,the most infact in the country......however,there isn't much room for speeding in Lagos being a congested city.

Over speeding is the major cause of road accidents in Nigeria and most of those states mentioned have plenty of room for high speed driving

A sensible goverment will work with this statistics and work on how to reduce people dying like chicken but na lie.
Invest in speed camera and impose a stringent fine, be serious on driver licence regulation no be say u go buy motor today but never drive before you go collect licence today.All these na more reason Nigeria dey one of the lowest life expectancy in the world..People dey kpai like chicken

Bergavis:
Benin Ore road ko? Abegi. Not enough character again?

Not every accident is fatal!!

Omihanifa:
Very funny statistics.

Lagos is not even on the list. Is it that all these accident that happens in lagos are not captured ?

There's no week that at least 2 accidents doesn't happen on lekki epe expressway.

To be fair to Lagos, they have relatively good roads compared to other states and good roads go a long way in preventing accidents

Lagos - Ibadan expressway data will fall under Ogun state . The reason Lagos is missing on the list

Omihanifa:
Very funny statistics.

Lagos is not even on the list. Is it that all these accident that happens in lagos are not captured ?

There's no week that at least 2 accidents doesn't happen on lekki epe expressway.

You can do your own statistics and put Lagos as number one.

Lagos can't be there.

One of the advantage of having a terrible road is that it curbs over speeding

May we not be involved in road crashes.

You actually need to check my signature below:

Na statistics we go chop croner where are u? Na statistics people of Nigeria is chopping on a daily basis....

Lithiumite:
Not every accident is fatal!!

Thank you Sir! Not sure if the folks making comments here have read the stats properly. These are accidents resulting in deaths, FYI

Omihanifa:
Very funny statistics.

Lagos is not even on the list. Is it that all these accident that happens in lagos are not captured ?

There's no week that at least 2 accidents doesn't happen on lekki epe expressway.

I don't expect Lagos on the list because of heavy traffic 🚦 that doesn't all over speeding, hence low accidents

immortalcrown:
As Lagos, Edo (Benin-Ore) and Anambra are missing on the list, the report is false.

the Benin-Ore you mentioned has been captured in Ogun State. don't think that number is domestically Ogun but most are vehicles cross country through Ogun, being centrally located as the main and only gateway from Lagos to other part of the nation. the major stretch of that Lagos-Benin highway is within Ogun State (I open to being corrected.)

Fatbam005:
May we not die prematurely as we hustle for our daily breads Amen

Amen ooooooooooooiooooiiiiiiii

Ironically states with most accidents are states with good roads. Bad roads won't allow drivers to overspeed.

Which accident wan de road wey motor nor dey.

DrMB:
Have you ever wondered why some Nigerian states seem to bear the brunt of road accident tragedies more than others? What hidden factors could be driving the alarming 140 deaths in Kaduna or the 119 in Ogun during Q2 2025? As we explore the latest data let's uncover the stories behind the statistics, could it be reckless speed, faulty vehicles, or something else entirely? Join me, as we unravel these mysteries together!
Ready to dig deeper into the causes behind Nigeria’s road accident crisis or explore solutions to save lives? Let’s keep the conversation going! Drop your thoughts, questions, or ideas below.

Rubbish my Edo is not on the lists...... This one non no himself.

It’s not surprising to see Kaduna and Ogun topping the list. The pattern often reflects seasonal and traffic flow realities more than just driver behavior.

Kaduna has the Abuja–Kaduna expressway, one of the busiest northern routes with constant long-distance travel and heavy-duty vehicles, especially around festive periods. Ogun, on the other hand, hosts major sections of the Lagos–Ibadan and Benin–Ore expressways — both are Nigeria’s busiest highways, linking the southwest to other regions.

During festive seasons or weekends, traffic density on these roads increases sharply, and with it, accident risks. It’s a combination of high vehicle volume, night travels, fatigue, and sometimes poor road discipline.

So rather than blaming states alone, this trend shows where Nigeria’s major traffic corridors — and sadly, accident hotspots — are concentrated.

Bad road wasn't a factor or wasn't tracked

You have to consider the number of interstate highways that pass through a particular state and the volume of traffic plying those roads, especially in Ogun and Kaduna states.

This is d first time in decades I hav seen this kind of statistics I want to believe frsc post this data every year.i thought trucks especially that one that carry cements & tankers should have d highest numbers of accidents.