FRSC reports 3,445 road crash deaths and 22,292 injuries nationwide in nine months

The Federal Road Safety Corps said 3,445 people died and 22,292 were injured in 7,156 road crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2026, according to Punch. Vanguard reported that Gombe State recorded 98 deaths and 1,345 injuries in 1,614 crashes during the same period, as disclosed by State Sector Commander Samson Kaura. The national figures were reiterated by The Sun and The Whistler, while the state data were repeated by The Eagle Online and Leadership.

What we know

• 3,445 deaths nationwide between January and September 2026 (FRSC, Punch)
• 22,292 injuries nationwide in the same period (FRSC, Punch)
• 7,156 road crashes recorded nationwide (FRSC, The Whistler)
• Gombe State had 98 deaths and 1,345 injuries in 1,614 crashes (FRSC, Vanguard)
• State Sector Commander Samson Kaura disclosed the Gombe figures (Vanguard)

Why it matters: 22,292 people were injured nationwide in road crashes during the nine-month period.

Sources

1. Report by Punch – Punch, 9 Nov 2026
2. Report by The Sun – The Sun, 10 Nov 2026
3. Report by Daily Post – Daily Post, 10 Nov 2026
4. Report by Linda Ikeji's Blog – Linda Ikeji's Blog, 10 Nov 2026
5. Report by The Whistler – The Whistler, 21 h ago
6. Report by Vanguard – Vanguard, 19 h ago
7. Report by Daily Post – Daily Post, 18 h ago
8. Report by The Eagle Online – The Eagle Online, 14 h ago
9. Report by Leadership – Leadership, 9 h ago
10. Report by P.M. News – P.M. News, 1 h ago

Updates

• 11 Nov, 07:47 WAT – Now also reported by P.M. News
• 10 Nov, 22:37 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 10 Nov, 22:37 WAT – Now also reported by Leadership
• 10 Nov, 17:13 WAT – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
• 10 Nov, 13:26 WAT – Now also reported by Vanguard
• 10 Nov, 10:26 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 10 Nov, 10:26 WAT – Now also reported by The Whistler
• 10 Nov, 09:13 WAT – Story published - 4 outlets

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