A total of 7,294 people were killed and 12,019 were injured in 6,927 road accidents that occurred across the country in 2024.

Among the deceased, 1,152 were children, which was 15.79 per cent of total fatalities, while 893 or 12.24 per cent were women.

Road Safety Foundation revealed the information through a report on Wednesday.

The report was based on data collected from nine national dailies, seven online news portals, electronic media, and the foundation’s own sources. It highlighted the urgent need for effective road safety measures nationwide.

Besides, 2,609 were killed in 2,761 motorcycle accidents. Additionally, 1,535 pedestrians and 984 vehicle drivers and assistants lost their lives in the accidents across the country.

Additionally, a total of 118 waterway accidents resulted in 152 deaths, 161 injuries, and 39 people missing. Meanwhile, 347 railway accidents left 324 people dead and 277 injured.

A total of 246 were killed and 482 were injured in 394 road accidents in Dhaka city alone, the report added.