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Harare– The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the statistics for road traffic accidents for the 2026 Easter Holiday period, with fatal accidents numbering 22, resulting in 30 deaths, compared with 21 fatal accidents and 24 deaths last year.
A total of 337 road traffic accidents were recorded in 2026, down from 384 in 2025.
The number of people injured declined from 178 in 2025 to 104 in 2026.
Key trends and incidents, Public service vehicle (PSV) crashes.
No major road traffic accidents involving PSVs were recorded during this year’s Easter Holiday period.
A fatal accident on 2 April 2026 claimed six family members when a Toyota Corolla collided head-on with a truck at the 246 km peg on the Harare-Masvingo Road.
-Fatality distribution
Of the 30 people killed, pedestrians accounted for 19 deaths (63%), passengers 7 deaths ( 23%), drivers 3 deaths (10%), and one rider (about 3%).
Speeding emerged as the leading cause of the accidents, with several motorists losing control and overturning. Unsafe overtaking also contributed to head-on collisions.
Notable incidents on 3 April 2026, 51 km peg on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, around 2110 hours. Seven people were killed, and four were injured when a truck rammed into three vehicles (a Nissan March, a Toyota Probox, and a Toyota Hiace), all of which had already been involved in an earlier incident, and which were gathering at the scene.
On 4 April 2026, Masvingo Province recorded three hit-and-run fatal incidents.
The first occurred around 01:30 at the 91 km peg on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, where an unidentified motorist struck and killed a pedestrian before fleeing.
The second occurred near the Roman Catholic Church at Zengeza Business Centre, Renco Mine, where a Volvo heavy truck struck a pedestrian and fled.
The third took place at the 22 km peg on the Masvingo-Copota Road, where another unidentified motorist struck a pedestrian and fled.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists involved in accidents must stop, render first aid where possible, and report the incident to the Police. Drivers are urged to use reflective warning triangles in the event of breakdowns or accidents, reduce speed, and exercise caution when approaching vehicles with hazard lights on,” National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said in a statement.
He further said motorists are urged to act responsibly, adhere to all road rules and regulations, and prioritise the safety of all road users.
