136 people are reported to have died due to car accidents in Tashkent in 2022

In 2022, the city of Tashkent itself witnessed 1200 traffic accidents. 136 people passed away and 1463 people were injured as a result of accidents.  This was reported by the General Administration of Internal Affairs of Tashkent city.

According to the report provided, 32.5 percent of road traffic accidents were cases involving pedestrians.  169 accidents involving children occurred, as a result of which 56 minors were injured and 17 passed away.

Speeding, the most common violation, resulted in 370 accidents.  Also, 143 drivers failed to heed traffic lights.  In addition, 8 accidents were caused by people who were driving under the influence of alcohol.

It should be recalled that on 17 January, according to a statement from the republican special commission for ensuring road traffic safety, the speed of vehicles in some areas of Karakalpakstan, Tashkent city, and regions was set at 60 kilometers per hour.