The Western Division has emerged as the most perilous area for road travel in Fiji, reporting a staggering 47 percent of the nation’s total road fatalities over the past five years, which amounts to 296 deaths nationwide. This alarming statistic was revealed during a presentation by Deputy Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga in Suva, backed by the Fiji Road Accident Data Analysis and Trends 2021–2025.
Following the Western Division, the Southern Division accounted for 23 percent of fatalities, while the Northern Division recorded 16 percent. The Eastern Division had 11 percent, and the Central Division noted the lowest share, with just three percent of total deaths.
The report highlighted the Nabou to Nadi back road as the most hazardous corridor in the country, with 21 recorded fatalities. Other significant dangerous stretches include the Seaqaqa to Labasa Highway, which saw 15 deaths, the Queens Road from Tokotoko to Korovisilou with 12 fatalities, and Bau Road in Nausori, which had six deaths.
In contrast, Edinburgh Drive in Suva was recognized as the safest corridor, with only two fatalities, despite being marked as a designated risk area within the Central Division.
This information sheds light on critical road safety issues in Fiji and underscores the necessity for enhanced measures to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians alike. With targeted initiatives and improvements in traffic management and infrastructure, there is hope for reducing these alarming statistics and safeguarding lives on the roads.
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