THE Zambia Police Service says 38,712 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide in 2025, resulting in 2,567 deaths. Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi adds that of the 38,712 RTAs, 3,687 were serious accidents in which 7,045 people sustained serious injuries. In a statement, Thursday, Chilabi said Lusaka Province recorded the highest number of accidents with 20,230 cases, followed by Copperbelt Province with 4,988. “The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public that during the year 2025, a total of 38,712 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide. Out of these, 2,068 were fatal, resulting in 2,567 deaths. There were 3,687 serious accidents, in which 7,045 people sustained serious injuries, and 7,560 slight accidents, with 11,166 minor injuries reported. In addition, 25,397...
