Novosibirsk has experienced a surge in traffic accidents, resulting in more injuries and deaths in 2025 compared to previous years.

The city recorded a 20% increase in the total number of accidents compared to the same period in 2024.

In 2025, 85 children were injured and two died in traffic accidents.

Last year, a total of 1,619 traffic accidents occurred, leading to 82 deaths and 1,891 injuries.

The number of deaths has risen by 15.5% compared to 2023.

A significant portion of accidents, 13.2%, were attributed to pedestrians crossing roads in undesignated areas.

Drunk driving contributed to 27 accidents in the first four months of 2025, resulting in six fatalities.

In the past year, there were 98 accidents involving drunk drivers, which caused 19 deaths.

Mortality in drunk driving accidents has increased by 27% annually, with a 50% increase observed in 2025.

Authorities have identified 44 locations within Novosibirsk as accident hotspots, predominantly situated on the right bank of the city.

The primary causes of accidents include driving into the oncoming lane, improper following distance, speeding, and other traffic violations.