In the Novgorod region there were 40 attacks on pedestrians in 10 months

In the Novgorod region there were 40 accidents in which cars ran into pedestrians directly on the zebra. In these accidents, 41 people suffered injuries of varying severity. The alarming statistics for ten months of 2026 were published by the press service of the traffic police in the region.

The traffic police emphasize that road safety depends on mutual respect and responsibility of all traffic participants. Drivers are advised to slow down in advance when approaching unregulated pedestrian crossings. It is important for pedestrians not to enter the roadway until they are convinced that the vehicles have actually stopped and let them through.

Another worrying trend is the increasing number of accidents involving drunk drivers. Such a spike was recorded immediately in 10 districts of the Novgorod region. The traffic police urge drivers under no circumstances to get behind the wheel in a state of intoxication: this is not only a gross traffic violation, but also a direct threat to the life and health of other people.