Data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) indicates that the Thika Superhighway is currently the most dangerous road in Nairobi, recording 13 deaths from road crashes between January 1 and April 30, 2024.
This grim statistic places the Thika Superhighway ahead of other high-risk roads such as Mombasa, Outering, and Kangundo roads, each of which reported at least 12 deaths within the same period.
The NTSA data reveals a troubling trend, with Nairobi roads accounting for a total of 176 deaths. Waiyaki Way recorded 10 fatalities, while the Eastern Bypass, Juja Road, Ngong Road, and Northern Bypass each reported seven deaths.
Additional roads, including Kiambu, Limuru, Murang’a, North Airport, and Southern Bypass, recorded four fatalities each. Dagoretti, Lang’ata, Lungalunga, and Naivasha Road had three deaths each, while roads such as Blank, Busia, Enterprise, Magadi, Racecourse, Red Hill Link, Uhuru Highway, and Wangari Maathai registered two deaths each. Various other roads reported one fatality each.
Pedestrians were the most frequent victims, accounting for 89 of the deaths. Motorcyclists followed with 34 fatalities, while 20 passengers also lost their lives. Additionally, 12 drivers and 12 pillion passengers died, along with nine pedal cyclists.
In terms of the types of vehicles involved, private vehicles were responsible for the highest number of fatalities, causing 40 deaths. Hit-and-run incidents, involving unknown vehicles, resulted in 39 deaths.
Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) accounted for at least 30 fatalities, and motorcycles were involved in 25 deaths. Government-owned vehicles and pedal cycles were responsible for three and one death respectively.
These statistics underscore the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures across Nairobi, particularly on the most dangerous roads like the Thika Superhighway, to protect the lives of road users.
