Bauru records a 44% increase in traffic deaths in 2026 The number of traffic deaths in Bauru (SP) increased by 44% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Data from the Bauru Municipal Urban and Rural Development Company (Emdurb) show that 13 people died in accidents on the city's roads between January and June. In the same period of 2025, nine deaths were recorded. ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp According to the survey, the increase was not one-off or recent, but rather a trend that has been maintained continuously since the beginning of the year. Motorcyclist was seriously injured in the accident on Rodrigues Alves in Bauru Adriano Baracho/ TV TEM READ ALSO Zona Azul de Bauru records more than 200 infractions on the 1st day of inspection with cars equipped with cameras Bauru City Hall implements 'Rua Calmada' pilot project to reduce accidents; understand Pedestrians are the majority of victims Of the 13 deaths recorded between January and June, six were pedestrians who were run over. In addition, four victims were motorcyclists. A cyclist, a driver and a car passenger also died. Regarding the profile of the victims, 10 were men and three were women. Five were between 18 and 30 years old, another five were between 46 and 60 years old and three were over 60 years old. 13 people died in traffic accidents in the first half of 2026, in Bauru TV TEM Main risk points and accidents The survey also raises the alert for urban areas with a higher incidence of occurrences. On Avenida Nações Unidas, in the section between the Rodovia Marechal Rondon (SP-300) viaduct and the intersection with Avenida Rodrigues Alves, the InfoSiga system recorded 45 accidents in the first half of 2026. In total, Bauru recorded a total of 1,070 traffic accidents within the urban perimeter between January and June. On part of Avenida Nações Unidas, the InfoSiga system recorded 45 accidents in the first half of 2026 Luís Negrelli/TV TEM