Tunisia: 520 dead and over 2,400 injured in road accidents since start of year

Tunisian roads have become a scene of alarming fatalities and injuries, with 2,500 traffic accidents recorded since the beginning of 2026. These incidents have claimed the lives of over 520 people and left approximately 2,400 others injured.

Bilel Ounifi, president of the Association Tunisie Sécurité Routière, presented these stark statistics during a training seminar in Mahdia. He urgently called upon authorities to reform the country's traffic code and expedite the implementation of an automated and intelligent control system to effectively penalize traffic violations.

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The human toll is particularly heavy among young people, who represent 52% of the victims, as well as among two-wheel drivers, involved in more than 30% of deaths.

The human toll is particularly heavy among young people, who constitute 52% of the victims. Motorcyclists are also highly vulnerable, being involved in over 30% of the recorded deaths. To combat this "carnage," Ounifi advocates for a complete overhaul of motorcycle regulations, including mandatory serial numbers for insurance purposes and strict technological surveillance to enforce helmet use.

This urgent appeal coincides with the launch of the national "Safe Holidays" program for 2026 and a two-day training session for transport sector officials. The training aims to enhance their skills in road safety prevention, underscoring the government's efforts to address the persistent crisis on Tunisia's roads.

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To stem this carnage, the president of the association recommends a total overhaul of motorcycle regulations, suggesting in particular the obligation of a serial number to impose insurance, as well as strict technological surveillance to impose the wearing of helmets.