Josmar Chaves Pinto Highway leads the number of accidents in Macapá in the first 5 months of 2026

Accident on the Josmar Chaves Pinto highway Reproduction Between January and May, 160 accidents were recorded on the main state highways that connect the capital to other regions. The data comes from the 9th Military Police Battalion (9th BPM). The Josmar Chaves Pinto highway, which connects Macapá to Santana, had 60 accidents and one death during the period. This is the route that most concerns the authorities. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free The Duca Serra highway appears next, with 58 accidents recorded. Main access to the West Zone, Duca Serra faces congestion at peak times. The integration viaduct was built to try to reduce heavy traffic. The Centenário highway appears next, with 40 accidents. It connects neighborhoods from the West Zone to the North Zone and reduces travel time between regions. With the road, drivers can cross the city in just a few minutes. Number of accidents between January and May: AP-010 (Josmar Chaves Pinto): 60 accidents AP-020 (Duca Serra): 58 accidents AP-433 (Centenary): 40 accidents When compared to the same period last year, the number of traffic deaths in the State is also worrying. There was a jump from 7 to 14 cases. Number of traffic deaths doubles in Amapá in the first five months of 2026, according to police According to Captain Garreto, spokesperson for the 9th BPM, the intense flow on the highways increases the risks, but the majority of accidents are caused by inattention and recklessness. "This increase is due to recklessness, negligence and disregard for traffic laws. This means that, between January and June 2026, the number of accidents is high. On the highways, drivers insist on increasing speed, which makes these accidents more common", said the captain. READ MORE: Prouni 2026 registrations open until Friday (10) with more than 2 thousand scholarships in Amapá Startups from AP will present solutions at one of the biggest innovation events in Latin America The battalion mapped out that motorcyclists continue to be the main victims of local traffic. The survey also showed the locations and times with the highest number of these accidents in Macapá: Affected regions: Neighborhoods in the central area of ??the capital; Peak times: Early morning and late working hours (departure from shops and service offices).