Sécurité routière : Le nombre d'accidents mortels a chuté de 40 % au Sénégal (Police)
The National Police have recorded encouraging results in the fight against road insecurity in Senegal. Presenting the annual activity report this Thursday at the National Police and Continuing Education School, Commissioner Baïdy Sène highlighted a significant decrease in traffic accidents during the year 2025.
Speaking to the press, he explained that "this improvement is the result of a strategy combining stricter controls, more rigorous penalties, and an increased police presence on the roads." According to him, road safety remains a major issue for public safety and economic development.
According to the statistics presented, the efforts deployed by the National Police have significantly reduced accidents on roads under police jurisdiction. The figures show a decrease of approximately 30% in accidents resulting in property damage, 27% in accidents causing injury, and nearly 40% in fatal accidents between 2024 and 2025. Commissioner Baïdy Sène stated that "these results reflect the effectiveness of the new operational methods implemented by the police, particularly the intensification of checks and the crackdown on risky behavior."
Increased checks on the roads
Furthermore, the commissioner explained that the police conducted over 2,100 traffic control operations during the year. "These operations resulted in the impoundment of 13,792 vehicles and 35,498 motorcycles, as well as the seizure of 276,246 administrative documents related to various traffic violations. The operations particularly targeted motorcyclists, with campaigns focusing on helmet use, the validity of administrative documents, and compliance with traffic regulations."
According to Commissioner Sène, these actions aim not only to punish offences but also to prevent dangerous behaviours responsible for many accidents.
Smooth traffic flow as a priority
Beyond combating accidents, the police are also working to improve traffic flow, particularly in large urban areas where congestion has a direct impact on the economy and citizens' quality of life. "Road safety is a major challenge for the national police," emphasized Commissioner Baïdy Sène, noting that the adopted strategy relies on a strong police presence, raising awareness among road users, and rigorously enforcing the highway code. With these results, the National Police intend to continue its efforts to further reduce the number of accidents and strengthen road safety in Senegal.
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