Despite a 9.37% drop in the number of traffic accidents in Tunisia this year, the human toll is increasing, with 1,186 deaths recorded until December 18, 2025, an increase of 6.27% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Road Safety Observatory (ONSR).
The latest weekly report from the ONSR, published on December 18, reports 11 accidents occurring this week, causing 3 deaths and 12 injuries. Motorcyclists remain the first victims, followed by pedestrians and light vehicles.
Main causes
ONSR analyzes highlight three major causes:
- Inattention and lack of vigilance: 2078 accidents, 367 deaths and 2374 injuries.
- Speeding: 786 accidents, 311 deaths and 1177 injuries.
- Failure to respect priority: 431 accidents, 37 deaths and 592 injuries.
Inattention and excessive speed therefore represent the main factors contributing to road deaths, despite the overall reduction in the number of accidents.
New measures envisaged
To respond to this worrying situation, the director of the Traffic Police, Sami Rachikou, announced that amendments to the Highway Code have been approved by the Council of Ministers and will soon be submitted to the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP).
These measures include:
- The expansion of sanctions for revoking a driving license for serious offenses such as excessive speed, failure to obey traffic lights and stop signs, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Activation of a points system and automatic detection of offenses via cameras and surveillance technologies.
- The deployment of intelligent devices to measure blood alcohol levels, with immediate application of sanctions, and the upcoming acquisition of drug screening devices.
These new measures aim to strengthen road safety, reduce mortality and limit risky behavior on Tunisian roads, in a context where accidents remain the leading cause of accidental deaths among young people and vulnerable users.
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