Road accidents are one of the leading causes of death in Kenya. As a qualified driver, apart from obeying the traffic rules and driving safely, you need to know the black spot roads in Kenya, and be more cautious to avoid any accidents. When it comes to road safety, a black spot is a portion of a roadway that has been earmarked as being significantly accident-prone, one where road traffic accidents have historically been concentrated. Some of the contributors to high road accident deaths in Kenya include:
- Over speeding.
- Reckless driving and overtaking.
- Drunk driving.
- Non-use of safety belts.
- Driver fatigue.
- Non-compliance with traffic rules.
- Use of non-designated crossings by pedestrians.
Here are the top 10 most dangerous roads in Kenya.
- Thika Superhighway
- Naivasha-Nairobi
- Eastern bypass
- Matuu-Thika
- Thika-Garissa
- Kangundo road
- Machakos-Kitui
- Nakuru-Eldoret
- Nairobi-Nakuru
- Mai Mahiu-Naivasha
