Karachi witnessed significant rise in traffic accidents
Karachi: According to rescue officials cited by Ary News, 92 persons died in traffic accidents in 2025, indicating a sharp increase in traffic fatalities in Karachi.
According to data made public by the emergency authorities, between January 1 and February 8, 92 persons died in road accidents.
In addition, more than 100 women were among the more than 900 wounded.
In 2024, there were around 9,000 road incidents in Karachi, according to Ary News.
According to Ary News, which cited rescue services, there were about 9,000 traffic incidents in Karachi that resulted in up to 771 civilian deaths and 8,174 injuries.
39 people were killed in 99 big events that occurred in Karachi during the first 37 days of 2025, according to ARY News, which cited the traffic police earlier on Thursday.
A four-member committee has been established to look into the causes of the increasing number of accidents occurring in the city.
According to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) research, Pakistan’s road safety has deteriorated due to a lack of effective federal and provincial administration and leadership in the past.
According to the ADB analysis, deaths are predicted to rise by at least 33% by 2030 unless the government takes drastic action.
It also pointed out that road design and operation in metropolitan areas continue to prioritize cars, with inadequate safety requirements for bicycles, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and three-wheeler passengers.
The assessment also emphasized the many uncontrolled entry points to high-speed arterial roads, high-speed crossings, the network’s limited use of road signs and markings, and the insufficient use of tried-and-true safety features like traffic signals and roundabouts.
