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Desert Road Fatalities Higher Despite Fewer Accidents
The figures indicate that the Desert Road, which accounts for about 0.7% of total traffic accidents in Jordan, was responsible for approximately 16.6% of traffic fatalities in 2024, despite a decrease in its accident count. The road's natural characteristics make it particularly hazardous due to the mixed movement of heavy trucks, buses, and small vehicles that cross at high speeds over long distances, increasing the likelihood of deadly collisions. The lack of dedicated lanes for trucks, some drivers' speeding, and driver fatigue contribute to the heightened risk of accidents on the desert road, where a single fatal crash can be especially devastating. Experts emphasize the need for stricter monitoring of speed limits and driver rest periods to reduce accident risks and their deadly outcomes, highlighting that the causes extend beyond driver speed alone and include the nature of the traffic flow and the long distances traveled on this route.
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