The Tonga Police say the road accident rate increased last year and fatalities doubled, in a year, to 12.
Matangi Tonga reports that two men died in the last week of last year when their car swerved and hit a coconut tree.
Police say during the festive season, reported crime decreased over the same period last year.
75 offences were reported, including 23 assaults and 19 house break-ins.