Police Say No To Night Driving As Fatal Highway Crashes Raise Alarm
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged Zimbabweans to avoid travelling at night after recording an increase in fatal road traffic accidents on the country’s highways.
Police say poor visibility and stray livestock are among the major dangers facing motorists after dark and are encouraging families, transport operators, football teams, institutions and individual drivers to travel during daylight hours instead.
In a statement issued on Friday, 24 July 2026, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said police were increasingly concerned by the number of deadly crashes taking place at night.
Introducing the warning, Commissioner Nyathi said:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police has noted with concern the increase of fatal road traffic accidents occurring during the night throughout the country, especially on the highways.”
He explained that reduced visibility made highways significantly more dangerous.
“In this regard, the Zimbabwe Republic Police cautions Zimbabweans on night driving due to observation and visibility challenges. This is even made worse by animals such as cattle, donkeys, and others, which are criss-crossing the roads and posing serious danger to motorists.”
Commissioner Nyathi added that police were discouraging night travel altogether.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police totally discourages Zimbabweans from traveling or driving at night. Instead, families, football teams, individual drivers, and institutions should plan journeys to curtail road carnage.”
