The number of drivers involved in accidents who fled the scene without assisting victims increased by 23% in 2025 in the Campinas and Piracicaba regions of Brazil.
In the regions of Campinas and Piracicaba, Brazil, a significant rise in the instances of drivers fleeing accident scenes without offering help has been reported, with a 23% increase from 2024 to 2025. Data from the State Judiciary Police shows that the five largest cities in these regions—Campinas, Piracicaba, Limeira, Indaiatuba, and Sumaré—recorded a total of 47 cases in 2025, compared to 38 in the previous year. This alarming trend has raised concerns about road safety and the moral obligations of drivers involved in accidents.
