These are the African countries with the highest traffic-related deaths

Malawi

About 20 road traffic collisions occur every day in Malawi, according to WHO, two of which are fatal and two serious injuries. About a 1,000 people are killed in road traffic crashes in Malawi every year.

Malawi records the third highest incidence of motor crashes anywhere in the world at a rate of 35.0 deaths per 100,000 people.

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The poor state of roads coupled with poorly maintained cars and lack of street lighting are significant causes of the increase in car accidents in Malawi.