Jordan joined the global community on Monday, May 4, in observing World Traffic Day and the start of Arab Traffic Week (May 4–10). This participation aligns with international efforts led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance road safety as part of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030, which aims to halve road deaths and injuries by 2030.
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2025 Traffic Statistics at a Glance
According to the 2025 annual report released by the Jordan Traffic Institute (Public Security Directorate), the Kingdom has seen a positive downward trend in several key safety indicators:
Total Accidents: 187,213 (A 1.6% decrease compared to 2024).
Casualty Accidents: 11,680 incidents resulted in human harm.
Fatalities: 510 deaths (A 6.1% decrease compared to 2024).
Injuries: 17,146 people injured (including 909 severe cases).
Severity Index: The accident severity rate dropped to 0.062, continuing a steady decline from 0.07 in 2021.
Key Findings and Demographics
The report highlights several critical areas for urban planning and public awareness:
Urban Concentration: Approximately 91% of accidents occurred within city limits. Specifically, urban centers accounted for 90% of collision accidents and 96% of all pedestrian "run-over" incidents.
Vulnerable Age Groups: The 18 to 35 age group recorded the highest percentage of injuries.
Timing: Thursday was recorded as the most frequent day for accidents, while the highest rates of fatalities and severe injuries occurred between 6:00 PM and midnight.
Demographic Pressure: With 5.3 million Jordanians under the age of 20, the Kingdom anticipates a significant surge in the number of drivers and vehicles in the coming years.
Strategic Recommendations
The Higher Council for Population and the Traffic Institute emphasized the need for an integrated approach to road safety, including:
Linking traffic policies directly with urban planning to manage rapid population growth.
Raising awareness specifically among youth and new drivers.
Developing public transportation to reduce reliance on private vehicles.
Improving infrastructure in high-growth areas like Amman, Irbid, and Zarqa, which currently report the highest accident volumes.
