MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Liberian National Police (LNP) has reported that a total of four hundred seventy-eight road traffic accidents were recorded across the country between January and March 2026, resulting in seventy-one deaths and three hundred nine injuries.

According to the report, March 2026 experienced a significant surge in road traffic accidents, accounting for one hundred eighty-six cases, along with the highest number of fatalities and injuries during the period under review.

The data indicates that car-to-car collisions were the most prevalent type of accidents, followed by motorcycle-related incidents.

Together, these two categories accounted for nearly seventy percent of all recorded cases.

According to the LNP, Montserrado County recorded the highest number of accidents with two hundred seventy-mine cases, followed by Nimba, River Gee, and Margibi Counties.

The report further revealed that the vehicle operators were the most affected group, while males accounted for the majority of casualties.

Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police is urging all road users, including drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, to strictly adhere to traffic regulations.

At the same time, the Crime Services Department (CSD) of the Liberia National Police has conducted its first acquaintance engagement for 2026, with officers assigned in Region Two, covering Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, and Gbarpolu Counties.

The engagement brought together officers from the three counties, with the objective of strengthening collaboration, enhancing professional capacity, and promoting effective knowledge-sharing among personnel of the Department.

Speaking during the opening session, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for CSD, Rafell Wilson, expressed appreciation to officers for their participation.

He encouraged them to view the engagement as a critical learning platform aimed at reinforcing their commitment to professionalism and effective service delivery in 2026 and beyond.

Commissioner Wilson further emphasized the importance of the one-on-one interactive sessions, urging officers to fully engage and continuously share knowledge in order to uphold high standards of professionalism within the Department.