Historical Data
The figures behind road safety in Suriname
VVI collects and analyses traffic data from Korps Politie Suriname and Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo.
76
road deaths in 2026 — as at 26 September 2026
more than the whole of 2025 (61)
61
road deaths in 2025
88%
of the registered road deaths in 2026 are male
63 men and 9 women, among the 72 fully registered cases up to and including 31 August 2026
3,491
casualties treated at AZP's Emergency Department in 2025
an average of 8 to 9 per day · 2026 up to and including August: 2,678 (+28.7%)
15.5
road deaths per 100,000 inhabitants
The toll stands at 76 road deaths as of 26 September 2026. Complete records from the Korps Politie Suriname are available for 72 cases, up to and including 31 August 2026; the breakdowns below add up to that number.
Source: VVI — road deaths register 2026, as of 31 August 2026 (72 registered cases)
Road deaths per year, 2009–2026
After the peak of 96 deaths in 2021, the number fell to 61 in 2025. The year 2026 is still ongoing: as of 26 September 2026, the total stands at 76.
| Year | Road deaths |
|---|---|
| 2026 (up to 26 September 2026) | 76 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 86 |
| 2012 | 82 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 76 |
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 78 |
| 2025 | 61 |
Source: VVI / Korps Politie Suriname / Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo — as of 26 September 2026. The Strategic Plan cites 79 deaths for 2024 at district level.
Road deaths in 2026 by month (ongoing year)
Distribution of the 72 fully registered road deaths across the months of 2026, up to and including 31 August 2026.
| Month | Road deaths |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15 |
| Feb | 6 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 14 |
| Aug | 14 |
Source: VVI — road deaths register 2026, as of 31 August 2026 (72 registered cases)
Road deaths in 2026 by district (ongoing year)
Distribution of the 72 fully registered road deaths across the districts, up to and including 31 August 2026.
| District | Number (as of 31 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Paramaribo | 21 |
| Wanica | 27 |
| Para | 8 |
| Brokopondo | 4 |
| Marowijne | 4 |
| Nickerie | 4 |
| Commewijne | 2 |
| Saramacca | 2 |
| Sipaliwini | 0 |
Wanica and Paramaribo together account for 48 of the 72 fully registered road deaths — two thirds.
Source: VVI — road deaths register 2026, as of 31 August 2026 (72 registered cases)
Road deaths in 2026 by road user type (ongoing year)
Distribution of the 72 fully registered road deaths by road user type, up to and including 31 August 2026.
| Road user type | Number (as of 31 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Moped riders | 25 |
| Pedestrians | 10 |
| Car drivers | 10 |
| Passengers | 9 |
| Bus occupants | 5 |
| ATV drivers | 4 |
| Motorcyclists | 3 |
| Cyclists | 2 |
| E-bike riders | 2 |
| Pick-up driver | 1 |
| Pillion passenger | 1 |
Moped riders account for well over a third of registered road deaths. Together with pedestrians, cyclists and e-bike riders, vulnerable road users account for 39 of the 72 victims.
Source: VVI — road deaths register 2026, as of 31 August 2026 (72 registered cases)
Age distribution of road deaths in 2026 (ongoing year)
Distribution by age group, as of 31 August 2026.
| Age group | Number |
|---|---|
| Age unknown | 1 |
| 0–10 years | 3 |
| 11–20 years | 11 |
| 21–30 years | 16 |
| 31–40 years | 6 |
| 41–50 years | 12 |
| 51–60 years | 11 |
| 61–70 years | 11 |
| 71 years and over | 1 |
One in five road deaths is a person under 21 years of age.
Source: VVI — road deaths register 2026, as of 31 August 2026 (72 registered cases)
Road deaths in 2025 by road user type
Moped riders once again form the largest group of victims.
| Road user type | Number |
|---|---|
| Moped riders | 19 |
| Pedestrians | 13 |
| Car drivers | 12 |
| Passengers | 6 |
| Motorcyclists | 4 |
| Lorry drivers | 3 |
| Bus driver | 1 |
| Cyclist | 1 |
| ATV driver | 1 |
| Tractor driver | 1 |
Almost a third of all road deaths in 2025 were moped riders — this is why the VVI is focusing on moped certification.
Source: Korps Politie Suriname / VVI (2025)
Road deaths in 2025 by district
For the first time, Wanica is the district with the most road deaths.
| District | Number |
|---|---|
| Wanica | 20 |
| Paramaribo | 12 |
| Para | 8 |
| Marowijne | 6 |
| Nickerie | 6 |
| Saramacca | 5 |
| Commewijne | 2 |
| Sipaliwini | 1 |
| Brokopondo | 1 |
Paramaribo fell from 28 to 12, while Wanica remained almost unchanged (22 → 20).
Source: Korps Politie Suriname / VVI (2025)
Age distribution of road casualties in 2025
Most victims are young adults of working age.
| Age group | Number |
|---|---|
| 11–20 years | 8 |
| 21–30 years | 16 |
| 31–40 years | 15 |
The largest concentration is between 21 and 40 years of age.
Source: Korps Politie Suriname / VVI (2025)
Registered road casualties at the AZP Emergency Department, 2015–2026
The number of emergency cases fell sharply after 2015, but has been rising again since 2021. 2026 is the current year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,181 |
| 2016 | 3,854 |
| 2017 | 3,601 |
| 2018 | 3,349 |
| 2019 | 3,555 |
| 2020 | 2,977 |
| 2021 | 2,998 |
| 2022 | 3,249 |
| 2023 | 3,127 |
| 2024 | 3,244 |
| 2025 | 3,491 |
| 2026 (up to and including August) | 2,678 |
In January to August 2026 inclusive, the AZP had already recorded 2,678 road casualties — an average of 11,0 per day, compared with 2,081 in the same period of 2025 (+28,7%).
Source: Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo — monthly Emergency Department figures, as at 2 September 2026
Emergency Department casualties per month in 2026
Road casualties presenting at the AZP Emergency Department, January to August 2026 inclusive.
| Month | Casualties |
|---|---|
| Jan | 308 |
| Feb | 280 |
| Mar | 343 |
| Apr | 343 |
| May | 295 |
| Jun | 345 |
| Jul | 345 |
| Aug | 419 |
Source: Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo — monthly Emergency Department figures, as at 2 September 2026
Suriname in an international context
Worldwide, there are 1.3 to 1.35 million road deaths each year. Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29. (Source: PAHO/WHO)
15,5
road deaths per 100,000 inhabitants
This places Suriname in the middle ranks of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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