A report released by the Road Safety Foundation on Saturday revealed that 576 road accidents occurred across Bangladesh in March, resulting in 532 deaths and 2,221 injuries. Among the deceased were 66 women and 98 children. The report also documented 14 waterway accidents causing 12 deaths and 48 railway accidents leading to 67 deaths. The data was compiled from national and regional media sources along with the foundation’s own information.

According to the analysis, most accidents occurred on regional and national highways, with 171 on national highways and 264 on regional roads. Motorcyclists accounted for the highest number of fatalities at 204, followed by passengers of three-wheelers and buses. Dhaka division recorded the highest number of deaths, while Sylhet had the lowest. The report noted that most crashes were caused by excessive speed and loss of vehicle control.

The foundation identified faulty vehicles, poor road conditions, reckless driving, and driver incompetence as major causes. It recommended technological monitoring of speed and motivational training for drivers to reduce accidents.