Lahore:The Punjab Traffic Police have released data regarding traffic accidents and traffic law violations for the first nine months of 2026. According to the report, a 35 percent decrease in fatal traffic accidents was recorded in the province, while a significant reduction in non-fatal accidents was also observed.
According to the Punjab Traffic Police spokesperson, driver negligence was a factor in 76 percent of all fatal accidents. Speeding and improper overtaking were among the primary causes of these accidents.
The data indicates that motorcycles account for 84 percent of registered vehicles in Punjab; however, they were involved in 39 percent of traffic accidents during the first nine months of 2026.
Accidents involving tractor-trolleys were recorded at 10 percent, while trucks and buses were responsible for 14 percent of traffic accidents. ‘Chingchi’ and loader rickshaws were also among the vehicles causing accidents, accounting for 6 percent of the total.
According to the spokesperson, over 6.7 million driving licenses have been issued since January 2026, while more than 15 million traffic violation challans have been issued.
Punjab Traffic Police state that measures are underway to further reduce traffic accidents, protect citizens’ lives, and improve the flow of traffic.