According to official data provided by the National Committee on Statistics, a total of 3,391 road traffic accidents were officially registered across Uzbekistan between January and September 2026. As a result of these collisions and road incidents, 5,581 individuals sustained various injuries. These statistics highlight ongoing challenges concerning road safety and transport management throughout the country.
Key Takeaways: During the first nine months of 2026, Uzbekistan recorded 3,391 traffic accidents resulting in 5,581 injuries. Samarkand region registered the highest number of incidents, while Syrdarya region reported the lowest figures.
Analyzing the regional distribution, the Samarkand region led the country with 471 reported accidents. Meanwhile, Tashkent city recorded 458 incidents, closely followed by the Tashkent region with 459 cases. Statistics for other administrative divisions include Namangan region (342), Fergana region (340), Andijan region (219), Kashkadarya region (215), Surkhandarya region (145 in Jizzakh, with Jizzakh at 145, Karakalpakstan at 140, Khorezm at 127, Navoi at 117, Bukhara at 82, and Syrdarya registering the minimum with 77 accidents).
For comparison, during the corresponding period of the previous year, the country recorded 5,895 traffic incidents, whereas the number of injured citizens stood at 4,592. While the raw count of registered collisions shows a downward trend compared to the previous year, the high volume of casualties emphasizes that road safety remains a critical issue requiring stringent enforcement and infrastructural improvements.
Authorities and traffic management experts are expected to implement further corrective measures, including enhanced surveillance, stricter enforcement of speed limits, and targeted public awareness campaigns to reduce the frequency and severity of road accidents moving forward.
Source: uznews.uz