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Motorcycle accidents increase by 40% on federal highways in RO in the first half of 2026

Federal Highway Police PRF/Disclosure Accidents involving motorcycles on federal highways in Rondônia increased by around 40% in the first half of 2026, compared to the same period last year. According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF),...

Motorcycle accidents increase by 40% on federal highways in RO in the first half of 2026
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?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free According to the PRF, the accidents left 618 motorcyclists and passengers injured and caused the death of 27 motorcycle occupants on federal highways that cross the state. The PRF explains that most accidents are related to driver behavior.

  • Among the most frequent causes are the driver's lack of reaction in the face of risky situations, late reaction and carrying out maneuvers without checking the presence of other vehicles.
  • : READ ALSO: TCE investigates R$450,000 contract for Juliana Bonde's show in Guajará-Mirim, RO Resident of luxury condominium is arrested and clinic owner flees after flagrant energy theft...

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Federal Highway Police PRF/Disclosure Accidents involving motorcycles on federal highways in Rondônia increased by around 40% in the first half of 2026, compared to the same period last year. According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), 547 accidents were recorded between January and June this year, compared to 387 in 2025. ?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free According to the PRF, the accidents left 618 motorcyclists and passengers injured and caused the death of 27 motorcycle occupants on federal highways that cross the state. The PRF explains that most accidents are related to driver behavior. Among the most frequent causes are the driver's lack of reaction in the face of risky situations, late reaction and carrying out maneuvers without checking the presence of other vehicles. :

READ ALSO: TCE investigates R$450,000 contract for Juliana Bonde's show in Guajará-Mirim, RO Resident of luxury condominium is arrested and clinic owner flees after flagrant energy theft in RO The police reinforce that they maintain permanent inspection and guidance actions on federal highways, but that changing the behavior of motorcyclists is essential to reduce the number of accidents. To avoid accidents, drivers are recommended to pay constant attention to traffic, anticipate possible movements of other vehicles, respect signage and, before entering a highway, make the mandatory stop and check blind spots.