The number of traffic accidents on federal highways in the Nizhny Novgorod region has decreased by 22%.

      March 19, 2026 17:38 Incidents The number of road accidents on federal highways M-7 "Volga", R-158 Nizhny Novgorod — Saratov, and R-177 "Povetluzhye" in the Nizhny Novgorod region decreased by 22% according to last year's results. The number of injured decreased by 15.8%, and fatalities by 16.5%. This was reported by the Federal State Institution "Uprdor Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod". The most significant decrease was recorded on the R-158 highway (by 31.5%). On the R-177 "Povetluzhye", accidents decreased by 20.6%, and on the M-7 "Volga" — by 16%. The main causes of accidents remain head-on and side collisions, including due to speeding, crossing into oncoming traffic, and failure to maintain distance, as well as collisions with obstacles and parked vehicles. At the same time, the number of accident hotspots decreased: from 15 in 2024 to eight in 2025. Most of them are located on the M-7 highway. Measures to enhance safety have been developed for all sections. As noted by Uprdor Moscow — Nizhny Novgorod, the positive dynamics are associated with road repairs and infrastructure development. It was previously reported that the Nizhny Novgorod region ranked 4th in Russia for the number of accidents involving scooters. Also, it is worth noting that over 7,000 km of road markings are planned to be applied in the region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+