Speeding remains leading cause of fatal road crashes
Speeding remains the leading cause of fatal road crashes in Jamaica, accounting for 24 per cent of road deaths recorded between April and June this year. In the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) 2026 year-to-date report, Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the ITA, Dontae Matthews, urged all road users to remain alert in their daily commute. He noted that the ITA is fully committed to supporting targeted enforcement initiatives and continuing public education efforts to promote safer road usage.