Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Havana, May 28 – At the end of April, Cuba recorded 2,377 traffic accidents, representing a decrease of 150 incidents compared to the same period in 2024. However, while the number of incidents and injuries decreased, the number of fatalities increased.
In presenting the accident behaviour, Colonel Roberto Rodríguez Fernández, head of the Specialized Body of Traffic, of the General Directorate of the National Revolutionary Police, pointed out that the human factor remains the main cause in 91% of these accidents.
Of the accidents with serious consequences in the country, it was revealed that Mondays and Wednesdays have the highest number of accidents; Sundays and Tuesdays are the most fatal days, and the key hours are between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
He added that the main causes of accidents are not paying due attention to vehicle control; not respecting the right-of-way, stop sign and red light; overtaking; not keeping distance; not to respect the pedestrian and violations of this, in addition to speeding, which increases all indicators and concentrates 21% of fatalities.
He reported that in 8% (196) of the accidents affected the deterioration of the roads, which although not the cause of the event, could have an impact on the maneuver.
He also found that the greatest number of victims are drivers; the largest numbers and increases are concentrated in young people between 21 and 25, and those over 70 years old, with a continuing downward trend in minors.
Colonel Rodríguez Fernández explained that incidents involving pedestrians—although decreasing by 18%—continue to be the most dangerous type of accident, and occur primarily as a result of excessive speed, in addition to the persistence of violations and a lack of risk perception.
He noted that motorcycles and mopeds—a vehicle fleet that continues to grow—were responsible for more than half of the accidents, and the number of fatalities increased by 25%.
As part of the confrontation, 235,959 fines, 3,883 administrative measures, 344 license cancellations, and 61,012 technical inspections were carried out on public roads across the country.
In his speech, Transport Minister Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila expressed that the results are not satisfactory and stated that alternatives for more efficient measures must continue to be sought.
He proposed to increase awareness actions to insist on the correct behavior, both of pedestrians and drivers on the road, as well as increasing alcohol testing points. (Granma Digital) (Photo: Taken from Internet)
