Road Fatalities in Tunisia Down 5.77% Since the Start of the Year (up to February 22)
The National Road Safety Observatory reports that road‑traffic mortality in Tunisia has fallen 5.77 % compared with the same period in 2025.
Key figures (as of February 22, 2026)
| Statistic | Number |
|---|---|
| Traffic accidents recorded | 573 |
| Deaths | 154 |
| Injured persons | 716 |
Main causes of accidents
| Cause | Deaths | Injured |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding | 59 | 178 |
| Inattention / lack of vigilance | 20 | 157 |
| Reckless crossing of the roadway | 20 | 69 |
February 1‑22 vs. January
| Period | Accidents | Deaths | Injured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1‑22 | 215 | 63 | 266 |
| January | 358 | 91 | 450 |
Regional breakdown
| Governorate | Accidents | Deaths | Injured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdia | 48 (most accidents) | 3 | 60 (tied for most injuries) |
| Sidi Bouzid | — | 34 (most deaths) | — |
| Médenine | — | — | 60 (tied for most injuries) |
Vehicles involved
| Vehicle type | Number of accidents |
|---|---|
| Light cars | 316 |
| Motorcycles | 260 |
| Pedestrians | 179 |
| Light trucks | 152 |
Note: The 2026 data are provisional and may be updated daily as official sources provide new information. The geographic ranking is based solely on quantitative counts and does not consider demographic, economic, or social specifics of each region.
