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Fatal crash rate on western São Paulo highways reaches eight-year high
Highways in western São Paulo recorded their highest fatal-crash rate in eight years from January to August 2026.
The figures cover the region around Presidente Prudente and come from the state’s Infosiga traffic data system.
At least one person died in 10.51% of recorded crashes, the highest share since the series began in 2019.
The region recorded 35 road deaths, up from 30 in the same months of 2025, a rise of 16.7%.
Pedestrian crashes had the largest share of fatal incidents, at 38.73%, while vehicle collisions accounted for 13.19% and crashes into fixed objects for 4.93%.
The figures show a worsening toll on regional roads, but the available information does not say what measures may follow.
Roads in western São Paulo state had their highest rate of fatal crashes in eight years between January and August 2026.
In the Presidente Prudente region, 10.51% of reported crashes in that period involved at least one death.
There were 35 road deaths, up from 30 in the same period of 2025.
Pedestrian collisions accounted for the highest proportion of fatal incidents, at 38.73%.
The figures come from the Infosiga system of São Paulo’s state traffic department.
- Who
- Road users involved in crashes in the Presidente Prudente region; the data were reported by São Paulo’s state traffic department.
- What
- The region recorded its highest rate of fatal crashes in eight years.
- When
- January to August 2026.
- Where
- The Presidente Prudente region in western São Paulo state, Brazil.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The region recorded 30 road deaths.
The region recorded 35 road deaths, and 10.51% of reported crashes involved at least one death.
- Fatal-crash rate
- 10.51% of crashes, January–August 2026
- Road deaths
- 35, January–August 2026
- Comparison
- 30 deaths in January–August 2025
- Pedestrian crashes
- 38.73% of fatal incidents
- Data source
- Infosiga, São Paulo state traffic department
Sources
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