Four hundred thirty-seven people were killed in 429 road accidents across Bangladesh in October, according to Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passenger welfare organization.
Besides, 681 people were injured in the accidents, says a report published by the organization on Friday.
The body analyzed data from the country's national and regional dailies and online news portals during the period to make the report.
Fifty-three people died in 29 railway accidents, while 12 died and two were injured in six waterway accidents, the report said.
A total of 502 people were killed and 838 others injured in 468 accidents on roads, waterways and railways across the country.
Among the casualties, 144 were killed in 131 motorbike accidents, which account for 30.53% of total accidents. Besides, 76 people were injured in motorbike accidents.
Last month, Dhaka division recorded the highest number of road accidents with 134 incidents resulting in 141 fatalities and 132 injuries, while Barisal division logged the lowest figure of 24 accidents.
Among those killed in road accidents in October, 120 people were drivers, 36 pedestrians, 28 transport workers, 52 students, four members of law enforcement agencies, 68 women and 30 children.Ro
Of the accidents, 36.13% occurred on national highways, 22.14% on regional highways and 30.76% on feeder roads.