The Uganda Police Force on 30th March unveiled the Annual Crime Report 2025, highlighting key trends in traffic and road safety across the country.
According to the report, Uganda recorded a significant decline in traffic-related offences. A total of 322,441 cases were registered in 2025, compared to 426,432 cases in 2024. This represents a 24.4% decrease, indicating notable progress in traffic management and law enforcement.
In terms of road traffic crashes, the Police reported 26,044 incidents in 2025. Of these, 4,602 were fatal, 13,563 were serious, and 7,879 were minor. These figures show that while the number of offences has reduced, road crashes remain a major concern, especially due to their severity.
Analysis of crash patterns by time of day shows that the evening hours carry the highest risk. The highest number of crashes, 3,484 cases, occurred between 18:00 and 19:59 hours. In contrast, the lowest number, 1,032 crashes, was recorded between 02:00 and 03:59 hours. This trend highlights increased danger during early evening hours when traffic is often heavier.
The report also indicates that collisions involving pedestrians remain the most common type of road traffic crash, accounting for 20% of all incidents. This emphasizes the need for greater caution among both drivers and pedestrians.
Looking at crashes by day of the week, Friday recorded the highest number of crashes at 3,921, followed closely by Saturday with 3,913 and Sunday with 3,870. Thursday had the lowest number of crashes at 3,462. This pattern suggests increased road activity and risk towards the weekend.
Overall, Uganda has made progress in reducing traffic and road safety cases. However, the data shows that more effort is needed to address road crashes, particularly during peak hours and in protecting pedestrians. Road users are urged to remain alert and practice safe driving at all times.
