Road Safety in Haiti: Technical Note
- Road injuries were the fifth leading cause of death in Haiti in 2017.
- Haiti's fatal crash rate is four times higher than Western Europe.
- Motorcycles are a significant factor in traffic crashes, especially in urban areas.
- Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable, accounting for 41% of road deaths.
- Institutional capacity and law enforcement are weak, hindering road safety improvements.
This technical note provides an overview of road safety in Haiti, focusing on the challenges and achievements in this sector. It discusses the road safety situation, including crash data, road users, and key challenges. The note also details road safety actions supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and other organizations, such as STOP Accidents and Humanity & Inclusion (HI). It concludes with recommendations for future actions, emphasizing the need for a strong lead agency, improved data collection, law enforcement, and sustainable funding to reduce traffic crashes and improve overall road safety in Haiti.
How to cite
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), 2019, Road Safety in Haiti: Technical Note, https://publications.iadb.org/en/technical-note-road-safety-haiti