The Road Safety Foundation reported that 576 road accidents occurred across Bangladesh in March 2026, resulting in 532 deaths and 2,221 injuries. Among the deceased were 66 women and 98 children. Motorcycles were involved in 219 accidents, causing 204 deaths, which accounted for 38.34 percent of total fatalities. The report, released to the media on Saturday, was based on data from newspapers, online portals, electronic media, and the foundation’s own sources.

The analysis showed that 45.83 percent of accidents occurred on regional roads, followed by 29.68 percent on national highways. Most crashes were caused by loss of control (40.10 percent) and head-on collisions (28.81 percent). Dhaka division recorded the highest number of accidents and deaths, while Sylhet had the lowest. The report also noted that daily average fatalities rose by 11.28 percent compared to February.

According to the foundation, excessive speed and loss of vehicle control were the main causes of accidents. It recommended technological monitoring and motivational training for drivers to reduce casualties.