Nizhny Novgorod region topped the anti-rating for escapes from accident sites.

      On June 15, 2026, at 16:56, incidents were recorded in the Nizhny Novgorod region, which had the highest number of traffic accidents after which drivers left the scene. This data comes from the reports of the traffic police for the first five months of 2026, as reported by "Kommersant."

      From January to May, there were 35 accidents in the region where participants fled the scene. Law enforcement managed to establish the whereabouts of 32 drivers.

      In this regard, the Nizhny Novgorod region took first place among Russian regions. Following are the Primorsky Krai, which recorded 34 such accidents and found 30 drivers, as well as the Chelyabinsk region with 31 accidents and 27 identified offenders.

      In total, across the country during the specified period, there were 697 traffic accidents in which drivers fled the scene. Compared to the same period last year, their number increased by 6.7%.

      According to statistics, in such type of accidents since the beginning of the year, 39 people have died, and another 832 have sustained various injuries.

      Recall that leaving the scene of an accident is punishable by a driving ban for up to one and a half years or administrative arrest for up to 15 days.

      It was previously reported that during the long June holidays, there were 22 accidents with casualties in Nizhny Novgorod. The NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.