Road deaths move pass the 250-mark, says ITA

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Deaths as a result of motor vehicle crashes have now passed the 250-mark this year, standing at 253 as of Friday, September 25.

This is according to the latest daily crash statistics released by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) which has indicated that the 253 deaths resulted from 219 fatal crashes. The Authority said fatalities have decreased by 12 per cent when compared to prior year, while fatal crashes decreased by 13 per cent when compared with the similar period in 2025.

A breakdown of the statistics shows that motorcyclists account for 69 deaths or 27 per cent of the fatalities since the start of the year. The categories private motor vehicle drivers and pedestrians, both account for 55 fatalities or 22 per cent of the overall count, while private motor vehicle passengers account for 34 deaths or 13 per cent.