Practical road-safety work, informed by evidence.
The Zambia Road Safety Trust works with public institutions, schools, transport operators, researchers, businesses and communities to reduce road danger through programmes, research and policy support.
A Zambian institution focused on preventing road deaths and serious injuries.
ZRST was launched in 2014 and registered in 2015. It provides local implementation, research and coordination capacity for road-safety work in Zambia. Its role includes assessing risk, supporting programme design, coordinating delivery and documenting results and lessons.
Read about ZRST →Programmes organised around known road risks.
Detailed programme pages explain the activities, partner roles and evidence expected for each area.
Safe school zones
School-zone assessment, safer crossings, speed management, road treatments and education.
Child road safety →Safer streets and corridors
Walking and cycling assessments, corridor reviews, local risk mapping and technical support.
Pedestrian and cycling safety →Motorcycle and fleet safety
Rider training, visibility, fleet reviews, route risk, driver practice and management oversight.
Motorcycle safety →Research, policy and post-crash response
Applied studies, policy briefs, institutional capacity and community readiness after crashes.
All programmes →The recorded toll increased in 2025.
Zambia Police figures reported by ZRST. Police records do not estimate the full road-injury burden. View the data page →
Measured change across 15 Lusaka school zones.
TRANS-SAFE reported lower vehicle speeds, fewer unsafe crossings and improved pedestrian safety ratings following school-zone interventions.
These are measured results from the assessed sites and should not be read as national outcomes.
Review the research and evidence →Evidence for planning, implementation and public debate.
ZRST contributes to applied studies, international research programmes and policy analysis on road safety and mobility.
Research & Data HubAddressing sexual harassment in public transport in Zambia
View brief →Zambia’s road-crash data has a youth blind spot
Read analysis →TRANS-SAFE walkability research put Lusaka’s pedestrians on the map
Read story →Clear responsibilities, reviewable evidence and appropriate oversight.
ZRST works with government agencies, councils, universities, schools, transport operators, development partners, businesses and communities. Collaboration begins with a defined road-safety problem and an agreed scope of work.
Current work
Holiday road-crash analysis
ZRST’s review of road deaths recorded during the Heroes and Unity holiday period.
Read the latest statement →Safer Journeys to School expands
The 2026 phase expands from five to 15 Lusaka schools; more than 24,000 learners are expected to be reached.
Read the programme update →Passenger evidence informs policy
Research and policy work examining safety, inclusion and harassment in public transport.
Read the success story →Discuss a road-safety programme, study or institutional partnership.
Contact ZRST with the location, road-safety problem, affected road users and type of support required.
Contact ZRST