Globally, road injuries claimed 1.34 million lives and injured 50.9 million in 2023, with Kenya also experiencing a surge in fatal crashes, including a recent incident that killed 21 people in 24 hours.

• Road injuries were the leading cause of death for ages 10-39 and the second for ages 5-9, according to a study in The Lancet Public Health.
• Low- and middle-income countries bear over 90% of road injury deaths, with a disproportionate burden of severe injuries.
• Experts, including Dr. Liane Ong from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), emphasize that road deaths are preventable with sustained investment in safer infrastructure, policies, and emergency care.