ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) claimed a dramatic reduction in fatal truck accidents after enforcing strict measures against overloading in the northern region of Pakistan. Officials said fatalities on major highways, including the CPEC route, have decreased by 99 percent over the last four months.
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A senior NHMP official told Dawn that no fatal accidents involving trucks have been reported from Kot Momin to Peshawar, the CPEC route from Halka to D.I. Khan, and the Swat and Hazara motorways during this period. “Before the enforcement of these measures, at least one fatal truck accident was reported daily in this region,” he said.
The official explained that overloading and overspeeding were the main causes of accidents, as drivers often tried to evade police checks. “Trucks would sometimes collide with cars and motorcycles or overturn due to excess weight while fleeing, resulting in fatalities,” he added.
Under the new enforcement strategy, NHMP does not allow trucks to operate on highways or motorways without first passing through designated weigh stations. This ensures that no vehicle carries material exceeding the prescribed weight limits. Police officials say this approach has not only improved road safety but also prevented damage to highway infrastructure.
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The NHMP crackdown demonstrates the effectiveness of strict regulatory enforcement in controlling traffic risks and highlights the importance of compliance by transport operators. Authorities have urged truck drivers and logistics companies to adhere to weight regulations to maintain road safety and prevent accidents.