Traffic accidents during São João de Campina Grande fall by 17%

Parque do Povo crowded at São João 2026 in Campina Grande on the night of Zé Vaqueiro and Felipe Amorim Disclosure/Leydson Jackson Campina Grande recorded, during the festival days of the Greatest São João in the World, a total of 260 traffic accidents, recorded during the 33 days of the festival, which ended on Sunday (5). The number is 17% lower than that recorded in 2025, when the city recorded 314 occurrences. ? Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp The number was released this Tuesday (7), by the Campina Grande Traffic and Transport Superintendency (STTP). One death from a traffic accident was recorded during the event in 2026, a 67% reduction compared to 2025, which recorded three deaths. At least 3.4 million people were present at São João 2026 in Campina Grande, according to figures released by the city hall and the event organizer, Arte Produções, this Monday (6). The audience for this edition is 6.7% larger than that recorded in 2025, which was more than 3.2 million people. The organization also released a preliminary report on public opinion regarding the event. The study showed that more than 92% of residents approved the 2026 edition. In Parque do Povo, the party's main hub, this assessment exceeded 93%.