The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) is pleased to share the successful completion of a major urban mobility initiative in Lusaka, delivered as a technical partner supporting Lusaka City Council under Vital Strategies’ Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC). This work focused on one clear outcome: helping Lusaka move from “good intentions” to a formal, city-approved … Read more
Q1 2025 (Jan–Mar) Accidents: 8,809 Fatal accidents: 410 Total deaths: 498 Child deaths (under 16): 51 Q2 2025 (Apr–Jun) Accidents: 9,377 Fatal accidents: 522 Total deaths: 642 Child deaths (under 16): 63 Q3 2025 (Jul–Sep) Accidents: 10,126 Fatal accidents: 583 Total deaths: 753 Child deaths (under 16): 73 Q4 2025 (as stated: Sep 1–Dec 31) … Read more
PRESS RELEASE Lusaka, Zambia 10 January 2026 The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) has noted with deep concern the latest Zambia Police Service road traffic accident statistics for the fourth quarter of 2025 (1 September–31 December), which recorded 10,400 road traffic accidents countrywide, including 554 fatal crashes that claimed 667 lives. ZRST says the figures … Read more
PRESS STATEMENT January 10, 2026 – During the fourth quarter of 2025, covering the period from September 1 to December 31, the Zambia Police Service recorded a total of 10,400 road traffic accidents countrywide. Of these, 554 were fatal, resulting in 667 deaths. Serious accidents accounted for 856 cases, leaving 1,776 people seriously injured, while … Read more
Case Study: Yango–ZRST “Safe School Zones” Sponsorship Project (Lusaka, 2025) Case Study: The Yango–ZRST “Safe School Zones” Sponsorship Project in Lusaka, 2025 Prepared by: Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) Publication Date: December 28, 2025 Executive Summary This case study documents the “Safe School Zones” project, a six-month road safety initiative implemented in Lusaka, Zambia, during … Read more
Case Study: VIA Programme for Safe Mobility — Zambia (2025) Case Study: Implementation of the VIA Programme for Youth-Led Safe Mobility in Lusaka, Zambia (2025) Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) Publication Date: December 28, 2025 Executive Summary This report details the 2025 implementation of the VIA Programme, a global road safety education initiative, in Lusaka, … Read more
Case Study: Lusaka On Foot and Wheels — Transforming Urban Safety Case Study: Lusaka On Foot and Wheels — Transforming Urban Safety Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) December 28, 2025 Abstract This case study examines the "Lusaka On Foot and Wheels" project, a targeted road safety initiative implemented in Lusaka, Zambia, from June to December … Read more
December 28, 2025 – The Zambia Police Service in Lusaka recorded a fatal road traffic accident in which one person died while six others sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred on December 27, 2025, around 17:00 hours along 55 Road in Garden House residential area, Lusaka West. The accident involved a Toyota Hino Ranger Light … Read more
On 24th August 2025, Mulundu Street came alive as ZRST hosted this year’s Car Free Day a celebration of safer, cleaner, people-centered streets. From cycling and fitness to cultural performances and children’s activities, the community came together in style! Speaking at the event, ZRST Director Mr Daniel Mwamba emphasized that road safety is a shared … Read more
YANGO Zambia, in partnership with the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), on Saturday 4th October officially launched the Safer Journeys to School Initiative at Arthur Wina Primary School in Chilenje South. The launch marks a major milestone in advancing child safety and responsible driving around schools in Lusaka. As part of the initiative, Yango introduced … Read more
