March Traffic Fatalities Report: 34 Lives Lost in Jamaica

In March 2025, Jamaica’s Island Traffic Authority reported 34 road fatalities in 30 crashes, showing an 11% decrease in deaths compared to last year. Motorcyclists accounted for a significant portion of these fatalities. St Catherine was noted as the most dangerous parish for road users, with Trelawny, St Ann, and Portland being the safest, recording no deaths.

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) of Jamaica has reported that March witnessed 34 fatalities across 30 traffic crashes, reflecting an 11% decrease in fatalities compared to the same month last year, with fatal incidents also reduced by 3%. Among the fatalities, 12 motorcyclists accounted for 35% of the total deaths, mirroring the figures from March 2024.

Private motor vehicle drivers were involved in 29% of the accidents, resulting in 10 deaths, which is a significant rise of 150% compared to the same month last year. Additionally, six private motor vehicle passengers died, making up 18% of all fatalities. Furthermore, four pedestrians and two pillion passengers were also killed in March 2025.

A parish-wise breakdown indicates that St Catherine had the highest number of road deaths at eight, followed by Westmoreland with six, and Hanover, St Mary, and St James each reporting four fatalities. In contrast, Trelawny, St Ann, and Portland recorded no deaths, marking them as the safest parishes in that month.

The March 2025 report by the Island Traffic Authority indicates a positive trend in traffic safety, with fewer fatalities and crashes compared to previous years. However, the significant rise in deaths among private motor vehicle drivers necessitates ongoing traffic safety measures. Understanding the demographics of road users affected can help target interventions more effectively, especially in the most dangerous parishes.

Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com