The Western Division has been identified as the region with the highest number of road fatalities over the past five years, responsible for 47 percent of the 296 deaths recorded nationwide. This information was shared by Deputy Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga in Suva, drawing from the Fiji Road Accident Data Analysis and Trends report for 2021 to 2025.
Following the Western Division, the Southern Division accounted for 23 percent of the fatalities, with the Northern Division reporting 16 percent, and the Eastern Division at 11 percent. The Central Division had the lowest share of fatalities, marking only three percent.
The analysis pinpointed the Nabou to Nadi back road as the most hazardous corridor in Fiji, with a staggering 21 fatalities. Other notably dangerous routes include the Seaqaqa to Labasa Highway, which recorded 15 deaths, the Queens Road from Tokotoko to Korovisilou with 12 fatalities, and Bau Road in Nausori, where there were six deaths.
In contrast, Edinburgh Drive in Suva emerged as the safest corridor, with only two reported fatalities, although it has been designated as a risk area within the Central Division.
The data highlights the critical need for targeted road safety measures in especially risky areas, as authorities continue to seek ways to mitigate these tragic numbers and enhance the safety of Fiji’s roadways.