Thursday Marks the Safest Day for Jamaican Road Users as Fatalities Decline

This article presents statistics from the Island Traffic Authority indicating that Thursday is the safest day for Jamaican road users, while Wednesday is the most dangerous. There have been 92 fatalities in 83 crashes this year, with significant reductions in fatal incidents compared to the previous year.

Recent statistics indicate that Thursday has emerged as the safest day for road users in Jamaica, with only five fatalities resulting from four fatal crashes since the beginning of the year. This data has been provided by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) for the week ending March 28.

In stark contrast, Wednesday has proved to be the most dangerous, reporting 20 fatalities from 20 fatal crashes. Following close behind is Sunday, with at least 19 deaths stemming from 13 fatal crashes. Notably, four fatalities occurred earlier today on the PJ Patterson Highway, where two females, two males, and an eight-year-old child tragically lost their lives in a collision around 12:30 AM.

Saturday ranks next with 15 fatalities from 15 crashes, and Monday follows with 13 fatalities resulting from 13 crashes. Tuesday and Friday both recorded 10 fatalities from 10 crashes during the same period. Overall, there have been at least 92 fatalities in 83 crashes this year, reflecting a 17 percent decrease compared to the previous year, while fatal crashes have decreased by 12 percent as of March 28.

Tragically, among the deceased this year are 24 motorcyclists, 23 private motor vehicle drivers, 20 pedestrians, and nine private vehicle passengers. Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, pedal cyclists, motorcyclists, and pillion passengers, constitute 59 percent of all fatalities thus far. Additionally, passengers account for 18 percent of these deaths, with males making up 81 percent of the victims and females 19 percent.

In conclusion, the analysis of road fatalities in Jamaica highlights significant differences in safety across the week. Thursday stands out as the safest day, whereas Wednesday is the most perilous. The data showcases a concerning trend with vulnerable road users being disproportionately affected. Overall, the decline in fatal crashes suggests potential improvements in road safety measures.

Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com