According to the Patrol Police Department, over 330 traffic accidents caused by poor road conditions were recorded in Ukraine in 2025. This is nearly a third fewer than in 2024. The highest number of such accidents was recorded in Lviv, Kyiv, and Ternopil regions.
Last year, police in Ukraine recorded 332 traffic accidents caused by poor road conditions. This is a third fewer than in 2024, when a record number of 475 accidents was recorded since the start of the full-scale conflict. For comparison, the previous record was in 2021: at that time, 849 traffic accidents occurred due to poor road conditions.
The highest number of such accidents is traditionally recorded in the Lviv region—72 traffic accidents. At the same time, the situation here has improved: over the year, the number of such cases decreased by 31%, and compared to 2021—by more than half.
Kyiv consistently holds second place—63 traffic accidents due to violations of road and street maintenance regulations. Unlike Lviv Oblast, the situation here has worsened slightly: compared to 2024, the number of such accidents increased by 17%. At the same time, the figure is still significantly lower than before the full-scale invasion.
Rounding out this year’s bottom three is Ternopil Oblast, where police recorded 29 accidents due to poor road conditions. Over the year, the number of accidents here has increased by 16%. In total, these three regions account for half of all such accidents.
What to do in the event of an accident caused by poor road conditions?
If your car is damaged due to a pothole or poor road conditions, the most important thing is to properly document the accident and gather evidence. First, you need to stop, turn on your hazard lights, set up a warning triangle, and call the police.
While the police are on their way, you should document everything yourself as much as possible: take photos and videos of the pothole, the damage to the car, and any road signs or their absence. It is also advisable to find witnesses and record their contact information.
The police must inspect the accident scene, draw up a diagram of the accident, and record all circumstances in the report. It is important that the documents specifically mention the poor condition of the road. Law enforcement officers must also determine which agency is responsible for that section of the road and issue a report against the responsible officials under Article 140 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
After that, the driver needs to assess the damages. To do this, they should contact an independent appraiser, who will prepare an official report on the cost of repairs and the amount of damages incurred.
Next, the collected documents—the police report, photos, videos, and the appraiser’s conclusion—must be sent to the organization responsible for road maintenance, with a demand for compensation for the damages. If compensation is not provided voluntarily, the driver may file a lawsuit.
At the same time, it is important that the driver does not violate traffic rules themselves. If the police determine that the accident occurred due to speeding or inattention, the driver may be issued a citation, and the court may fine them or even temporarily revoke their driver’s license.
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