Avenida JK records the number of traffic accidents in Juiz de Fora Lack of attention continues to be the main cause of traffic accidents in Juiz de Fora. Data from the State Department of Justice and Public Security (Sejusp) show that this was the most frequent reason for incidents involving cars and motorcycles in the first half of 2026. Furthermore, the Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (JK) and Barão do Rio Branco avenues concentrate the highest number of accident records in the city. See below for more information. ? Click here to follow the g1 Zona da Mata channel on WhatsApp ? Lack of attention is a category used by Sejusp to classify accidents in which agents point to the driver's inattention as the presumed cause of the occurrence. For the professor at the Department of Transport and Geotechnics at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), César Bara, cell phones are today the main factor associated with lack of attention in traffic. "The use of cell phones is mainly what characterizes lack of attention. Then comes the use of GPS, adjustments to the vehicle's multimedia system, tiredness, sleepiness, alcohol consumption and rushing," he explained. According to the expert, the behavior has become common among drivers. "People answer messages and use their cell phones as if they were outside a vehicle. They are addicted and cannot control this behavior. It seems like there is a constant emergency," he said. To g1, the Municipal Department of Urban Mobility informed that it maintains continuous monitoring of these roads, with analysis of traffic indicators and information made available by Sejusp to guide interventions aimed at road safety. Read the note in full at the end of the report. JK and Rio Branco lead accident records Avenida Rio Branco is one of the roads with the highest number of accidents in Juiz de Fora Juliana Netto/g1 TV Integração In the first half of 2026, Sejusp recorded 3,666 traffic accidents in Juiz de Fora. In 1,860 incidents, lack of attention was cited as the cause, which represents 50.7% of cases. In the same period, 961 of them left victims and 20 resulted in deaths. ? Avenidas JK and Rio Branco are among the roads with the highest number of registrations: JK: 249 Rio Branco: 203 Itamar Franco: 158 Avenida Brasil (right bank): 150 Avenida Brasil (left bank): 96 According to the UFJF professor, the large flow of vehicles helps to explain this scenario, but it is not the only factor that influences the rates. "These are avenues that allow the development of higher speeds due to the practically flat topography. Furthermore, they concentrate many intersections and vehicle accesses, which increases traffic conflicts. Reducing speeds and installing electronic speed bumps alone have not been enough." Motorcycles and cars lead statistics Lack of attention appears as the main factor associated with accidents with motorcyclists and cars in Juiz de Fora. Check out the numbers: Motorcycles: 1,002 accidents were recorded. Of this total, 621 left victims and eight ended in deaths. Lack of attention was cited as the cause in 531 incidents, more than half of the records. Cars: 2,983 accidents were recorded. Among them, 589 left victims and 10 resulted in deaths. Lack of attention appears as the cause in 1,567 occurrences. The scenario was also repeated in 2025, when lack of attention was identified as the main cause of accidents recorded by Sejusp in the municipality. To reduce the chances of accidents, Bara advises drivers to avoid any type of distraction while driving. "You shouldn't drive using your cell phone or rely too much on GPS. The ideal is to leave home with your planned route. If you're tired, use public transport or an app. And, if you drink alcohol, never drive", he concluded. MORE North and Central regions of the city, concentrating a large daily flow of vehicles. Both underwent complete revitalization of road signs between the end of last year and the beginning of this year. In addition, the roads have resources aimed at guiding and ensuring driver safety. pedestrians.On Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek and Barão do Rio Branco avenues, which have paving in good condition, adequate signage and efficient lighting, Sejusp data shows that, even so, driver behavior remains among the main factors associated with traffic accidents. Infrastructure, signage and inspection contribute to making traffic safer, but this result also depends on each driver's commitment to respecting speed limits, signage and other road users. of these corridors, analyzing traffic indicators and information made available by Sejusp to guide interventions aimed at road safety". VIDEOS: see everything about Zona da Mata and Campos das Vertentes