Men Face Higher Road Accident Fatality Risk in Kenya
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Men Face Higher Road Accident Fatality Risk in Kenya
- In Kenya, males accounted for 84.9% of all road traffic deaths between January and March 2025, significantly higher than female fatalities, which stood at 15.1%.
- This disparity aligns with a 2023 report from the Global Burden of Disease Study, which found that males experienced a mortality rate nearly three times that of females from road injuries.
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Recent data from Kenya consistently indicates that men are disproportionately affected by road accident fatalities. Between January and March 2025, male fatalities constituted 84.9% of all road traffic deaths, while female deaths were 15.1%. This trend is not new; a National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) report from October 2019 showed that men accounted for 85.5% of road fatalities, compared to 16.7% for women.
The higher mortality rate among men is also reflected in broader studies. The 2023 Global Burden of Disease Study revealed that the mortality rate for males due to road injuries was nearly three times that of females, at 36.2 per 100,000 compared to 12.4 per 100,000. This study, covering 2014 to 2023, highlighted an increasing trend in road injuries, particularly among motorcyclists, and noted that males and adults aged 55 years and above had the highest mortality rates.
Overall, road accidents continue to be a significant concern in Kenya. The 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported 11,173 road crashes in 2024, an 11.8% rise from 2023. These crashes resulted in 4,748 fatalities in 2024, with the number increasing to 5,009 deaths in 2025. Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users, accounting for the highest number of fatalities. The leading causes of these crashes often include human error, such as speeding, overloading, driver fatigue, drunk driving, and reckless driving.