Côte d’Ivoire: Transport Ministry says motorcycles and tricycles are involved in 23% of accidents

At the launch of the 46th National Road Safety Week on November 3, 2026, in Indénié-Djuablin, officials said motorcycles and tricycles are involved in 23% of road accidents in Côte d’Ivoire. Their users account for 33% of road deaths and 25% of injuries. In the region, 442 accidents and 11 deaths had been recorded in 2026 by the campaign launch, and two- or three-wheel motor vehicles were involved in 65% of those accidents. Officials urged the public, particularly young people, to behave more responsibly on the roads.