
The 25-34 age group is the most problematic in terms of road accidents in Albania, reports newsbomb.al. Data from the Institute of Statistics shows that this age group represents the highest number of accidents, accounting for 32.6% of the total number of accidents recorded in March 2026.
Referring to the figures, it is reported that 89 road accidents were registered in this period, in which 117 people were injured (killed and injured). However, during the first quarter of 2026, the number of road accidents decreased by 6.3%, compared to the same period a year earlier.
Regarding the cause of road accidents, according to data from the General Directorate of the State Police, administered by INSTAT, it results that during the month of March, 86.5% of road accidents occurred as a result of the behavior of drivers.
The 25-34 age group presents the highest number of accidents, accounting for 32.6% of the total number of accidents recorded in this period, reports newsbomb.al.
The highest number of road accidents, by day of the week, was recorded on Thursday with 18.0%, while the lowest number was recorded on Sunday with 9.0%. As for the most problematic time, the time frame 17:00-19:00 accounts for 23.6% of the total number of road accidents.
The purpose of the monthly publication of road accidents is to present results and indicators on road accidents, such as: the change in the number of monthly accidents, the number of people killed and injured in road accidents, classified by gender, road user behavior, age and regions in the country, comparing them with the same period of the previous year.
The General Directorate of State Police is the institution that provides INSTAT with an extensive information system regarding road accidents.