Punjab: 13 Killed, 1,536 Injured in 1,354 Road Traffic Crashes in 24 Hours

By Dr Ansab ali Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — The Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) responded to 1,354 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, resulting in 13 fatalities and 1,536 injuries.
According to the official data released by the department:
716 victims with serious injuries were shifted to various hospitals for specialized treatment.
820 victims with minor injuries were treated on-site by Rescue Medical Teams, significantly reducing the load on hospitals.
Key Observations from the Report:
75% of the crashes involved motorbikes, underscoring the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, lane discipline, helmet usage, and rider training.
Among the victims were 865 drivers, 55 underage drivers, 191 pedestrians, and 493 passengers.
Gender breakdown: 1,259 males and 290 females (total 1,549 affected individuals).
Age distribution:
315 victims under 18 years
787 victims aged 18–40 years
447 victims above 40 years
District-wise highest incidents:
Lahore: 273 RTCs (310 persons affected) — highest in the province
Multan: 87 RTCs (90 victims)
Faisalabad: 85 RTCs (97 victims)
Vehicles Involved:
1,344 motorbikes
95 auto-rickshaws
227 motorcars
40 vans
8 passenger buses
27 trucks
75 other vehicles (including slow-moving carts)
The latest figures highlight the persistent road safety crisis in Punjab, where motorbike-related crashes continue to dominate the statistics. Authorities have repeatedly stressed the importance of public awareness campaigns, better road infrastructure, and rigorous enforcement of traffic rules — particularly helmet laws, speed limits, and restrictions on underage driving — to curb the rising toll of road accidents.