Motorcyclist died during an accident at an intersection in the central area of ??Macapá BPTran/publicity From January to July 2026, Macapá recorded 1,515 traffic incidents, according to data from the Amapá Civil Police Traffic Department. The number is more than double that recorded in the same period in 2025, when there were 679 occurrences. In addition to the increase in registrations, there was also an increase in the number of deaths. 28 deaths in traffic accidents were confirmed in 2026. In the same period in 2025, there were 16 deaths. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free
More than 1,500 traffic accidents were recorded in Macapá from January to July 2026
Motorcyclist died during an accident at an intersection in the central area of ??Macapá BPTran/publicity From January to July 2026, Macapá recorded 1,515 traffic incidents, according to data from the Amapá Civil Police...
Comparative 2026: 1,515 occurrences and 28 deaths 2025: 679 occurrences and 16 deaths READ ALSO: Police chief says that suspect admitted to killing a young woman out of jealousy in Amapá What is known and what remains to be clarified about the case of a woman killed in a car in Amapá Traffic delegate Josymaria Coelho highlighted that the numbers reflect the recklessness of drivers: “The growth in traffic accidents is related to the driver's behavior. The traffic user is still the preponderant factor in causing the accident. Excessive speed, disregarding the rules, driving after drinking alcohol or using a cell phone are behaviors that continue to cause injuries and deaths”, he stated. Main causes of accidents According to the data, the factors that most contribute to accidents are linked to driver behavior. Among the most common causes are: Excessive speed Running a red light Disregarding preferential roads Driving after drinking alcohol Using a cell phone while driving Unlicensed drivers See the latest news schedule from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá:
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