Africa has the fewest roads and cars of any region, and yet the largest ratio of vehicle deaths, caused by the usual suspects - unsafe habits, speeding and drinking - but also poor infrastructure, scant rescuers and old cars.
As everywhere, speed, alcohol and not wearing a seat belt or helmet are among the main causes of death and injury, say experts.
But in Africa, where there are 620 traffic deaths every day, these problems are compounded by bad roads, outdated vehicles, minimal prosecutions and a shortage of emergency services.
A recent World Health Organisation report found that Africa surpassed the rest of the world, including Southeast Asia - which recorded the most road deaths-with a record ratio of 19.5 people killed per 100 000 inhabitants in 2021.
Home to only around four percent of the world's automobiles, Africa accounted for 19% of road deaths last year.
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