The ATO road safety profiles offer insights into the road safety in 37 Asia-Pacific countries by utilizing road safety related data from various sources and policy information extracted from a range of documents.

These road safety profiles were developed by the Asian Transport Observatory in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory (APRSO) and the International Road Federation (IRF). This September 2025 edition updates the February 2025 release—prepared for the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech—to inform discussions at the Asia-Pacific Regional Road Safety Conference in Manila.

Road safety in the Solomon Islands presents a complex challenge, demanding a multi-faceted approach to address the trends concerning fatalities and injuries. While the country has made some strides in policy development and institutional strengthening, significant gaps remain in data collection, targeted interventions, and comprehensive implementation. This narrative explores the current state of road safety in the Solomon Islands, highlighting key issues and potential areas for improvement.

While overall data may be inconsistent, available disaggregated data offers valuable insights. The share of female road crash fatalities in the Solomon Islands increased slightly from 23% to 24% between 2010 and 2021, mirroring the Asia-Pacific average. Concerningly, the combined share of minors (<14 years old) and seniors (>65 years old) in road crash fatalities remained at 10% between 2015 and 2019.

Road crashes account for a significant 72% of the implicit costs associated with fossil fuel subsidies in transport.

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