Over 1,200 killed in road accidents in less than six months (opens original article in a new tab)

Sri Lanka reported 1,297 road accident fatalities between January 1 and June 16, 2026, with pedestrians and motorcyclists being the most affected groups.

• Over 1,200 people killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka from January 1 to June 16, 2026
• Pedestrians and motorcyclists were the most affected groups with 448 and 444 deaths respectively
• Other road users including passengers, drivers, and cyclists also experienced significant fatalities