# Road safety and fatalities in Montenegro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/road-safety-and-fatalities-in-montenegro
> Updated: 2026-10-23T14:15:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent reports highlight significant road safety concerns in Montenegro following a fatal single-vehicle accident on the ‘Princeza Ksenija’ highway near Suka. The incident, occurring on the section between Kolašin and Podgorica, resulted in the death of a 19-year-old woman and left another individual injured.

In response to high mortality rates, the Transport Community has launched a regional campaign titled ‘A Moment for Life’ across the Western Balkans. Data indicates that Montenegro’s road fatality rate of 107 per million inhabitants is more than double the European Union average of 43. 

Officials noted specific safety gaps, including low seatbelt usage among drivers and passengers, as well as insufficient use of child safety seats. Transport Minister Radoš Zečević emphasized that increased adherence to safety measures, such as seatbelts and proper child seating, could significantly reduce the risk of death in accidents.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Montenegro launches regional road safety campaign

Montenegro and the Transport Community launched the ‘A Moment for Life’ campaign to combat high road fatality rates in the Western Balkans through increased seatbelt and helmet use.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-launches-regional-road-safety-campaign

### 2026-10-22: Fatal traffic accidents reported in Montenegro and the United States

Fatal traffic accidents have been reported in Montenegro on the ‘Princeza Ksenija’ highway and in New Jersey, USA, involving multiple fatalities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-traffic-accidents-reported-in-montenegro-and-the-united-states

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