Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Wednesday that 48 locations across Cyprus have been identified as high-risk areas for fatal, serious and other road collisions, with increased surveillance and enforcement measures planned to improve road safety.
Collision hotspot analysis
Police said the locations were mapped as part of ongoing efforts to analyse collision data and implement targeted measures aimed at reducing road accidents.
The classification of each site as a high-risk area was based on the number of road collisions recorded annually. Analysis of data covering the period from 2023 to 2025 identified 48 collision hotspots across the island.
Distribution by district
Of the 48 locations, 19 are in Nicosia district, 14 in Larnaca, eight in Limassol, five in Paphos and two in Famagusta.
Planned measures
Police said increased patrols and monitoring will be carried out at the identified locations to reduce risks and improve compliance with traffic regulations.
Authorities added that all relevant government departments and services have been informed of the findings so that any necessary interventions or infrastructure improvements can also be considered.
Appeal to drivers
Police urged drivers to remain vigilant, obey traffic laws and exercise personal responsibility to help improve safety for all road users.
