KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is reporting that up to September 9, 2025, road fatalities climbed by four per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
In total, 269 lives have been lost in road crashes across Jamaica, stemming from 234 fatal collisions so far this year.
During the period April to June 2025, Jamaica recorded 85 fatal crashes, resulting in 96 lives lost.
The most vulnerable road users included motorcyclists, making up 24 per cent of deaths, pedestrians (21 per cent), private motor vehicle passengers (20 per cent), and private motor vehicle drivers (18 per cent).
St Catherine (17 per cent), Clarendon (14 per cent), and St James (10 per cent) together accounted for 41 per cent of all fatalities during the second quarter.
ITA’s Director General of Road Traffic, Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging all Jamaicans to make road safety a top priority.
“Every journey on Jamaica’s roads should begin and end safely. Whether you are driving, riding a bicycle, or walking, your actions matter. Drive with care, ride with caution and walk with awareness. When we choose safety each day, we choose life,” he emphasised.