The number of people injured rose from 77 to 96.
Police attributed the spike to reckless driving, speeding, mechanical faults and dangerous overtaking.
Two of the most severe crashes occurred on 11 August.
At around 2am, six Zion Christian Church congregants were killed and 16 injured when a hired Quantum vehicle veered off the Mutare–Masvingo Road and overturned.
The victims were travelling from Gokwe to Chimanimani.
Later that day, two people died on the Masvingo–Mbalabala Road when a Toyota Hilux overturned after veering off the road.
On 12 August, tragedy struck along Bindura–Shamva Road when a Toyota Hiace kombi tyre burst, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Four passengers died and 17 were injured.
In another incident on the same day, a 16-year-old girl was killed on Checheche–Rimai Road after being run over by a lorry carrying river sand.
Pedestrians were also among the casualties.
In Harare’s Hatfield suburb, a man died on the spot after being hit by a Toyota Spade on 12 August.
Another pedestrian was injured on 11 August after a collision with a Honda Fit near High Glen Complex.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged motorists to service their vehicles, avoid speeding and unsafe overtaking, and ensure passenger safety.
He also called on pedestrians to wear reflective clothing at night to improve visibility. “Drivers should adhere to all road rules and regulations to curb the continuous loss of lives through road traffic accidents,” Comm Nyathi said.
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