New monthly traffic safety data published by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has revealed that 22 people lost their lives across 22 separate fatal road crashes across the island during the month of May 2026.
When broken down by parish, the western parish of St James logged the highest death toll at four fatalities. Neighboring Westmoreland followed closely behind with three road-related deaths over the 30-day period. Five parishes — Hanover, Manchester, Clarendon, St Catherine and St Mary — each recorded two fatalities each. Single fatal incidents were reported in Trelawny, St Elizabeth, St Ann, Kingston and St Thomas. Notably, two parishes, St Andrew and Portland, finished the month with zero road fatalities.
Against the May 2025 crash statistics, the ITA’s data shows a promising downward trend in road deaths: overall fatalities have dropped by 29% compared to the same period last year, while the total number of fatal crashes has fallen by 27% year-on-year.
A breakdown of victim demographics shows that motorcyclists made up the largest single share of May 2026 fatalities, accounting for 32% of all deaths, equal to seven lives lost. Pedestrians were the second most affected group, responsible for 27% of fatalities (six deaths in total). Both private motor vehicle drivers and passengers each accounted for 18% of the month’s death toll, with four fatalities recorded in each group.
In an additional observation, the ITA confirmed that no multi-vehicle collision incidents resulted in fatalities during the entire month of May 2026.