The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has confirmed that from 1 January to 21 June this year, a total of 1333 crashes, 2273 injuries and 229 fatalities have been recorded nationwide, constituting a decline compared to the same period in 2025.
Chief of Corporate Affairs at the Fund, John Haufiku called on all road users to reflect on the devastating human cost of road crashes and to take personal responsibility for making the country’s roads safer. “While there has been a welcomed decline in crashes, injuries and fatalities compared to last year, the figures remained deeply concerning. Crashes have declined by 11%, from 1500, injuries by 9%, from 2486 and fatalities by 6% from 243.”
He said despite these improvements, 229 lives lost in just six months remains an unacceptable toll and is a reminder that road crashes not only affect those directly involved but also leave lasting emotional, social and economic consequences for families and communities across Namibia. “The week under review from 15 to 21 June, recorded 45 crashes, 84 injuries and 8 fatalities. Although these weekly figures show improvement compare to previous years, the loss of 8 lives in a single week serves as a reminder that road safety remains one of the country’s most pressing public concerns.”
Haufiku is concerned with the continued vulnerability of pedestrians, with a total of 489 pedestrian related crashes recorded from 1 January to 21 June, resulting in 203 injuries and 37 fatalities. “Data also shows that young adults remain disproportionately affected by road crashes. During the reporting week, the highest number of fatalities occurred among the ages of 25 to 29, an age group that also recorded the highest number of injuries.”
Regionally he informed that the Khomas region recorded the highest number of crashes year-to-date, with 493 followed by Erongo with 171 and Otjozondjupa with 130. He added that some regions have shown improvement while others continue to face significant challenges, underscoring that road safety remains a national issue requiring collective action. “Moreover, we continue to intensify our road-safety and awareness efforts across the country through community outreach programmes, school engagements, stakeholder partnerships, public education campaigns and targeted interventions along high risk corridors. These initiatives promote responsible road user behaviour like adherence to speed limits, seat belt use, pedestrian safety, sober driving, vehicle roadworthiness and awareness of the danger of distracted driving.”
Haufiku urged all Namibians to recommit to safer road use. “Make responsible choices every day, only road users can help reverse the trend of crashes, injuries and fatalities, ensuring that more families arrive safely at their destinations.”
