2006 Road Traffic Accidents by Top 5 Contributory Factors

Contributory Factor - Driver No. of Drivers
Driving too close to vehicle in front 2096
Lost control of vehicle 1452
Careless lane changing 1119
Trying to avoid collision or otherwise : swerving 817
Starting negligently 549
Contributory Factor - Casualty (Driver, Passenger or Pedestrian) No. of Casualties
Crossing road heedless of traffic (elsewhere) 1214
Inattentive 876
Crossing road heedless of traffic (at crossing) 669
Falling inside bus/PLB (sudden stopping/starting) 610
Falling on stairway of bus 166
Contributory Factor - Vehicle No. of Vehicles
Unidentified vehicle (hit-and-run) 56
Defective brake 45
Inadequate or no lights 18
Tyre blown out before impact 16
Defective or illegal tyre 16
Contributory Factor – Accident Environment No. of Incidents
Slippery road (not related to weather) 154
Object or animal in road 150
Pedestrian negligence 133
Slippery road (caused by weather) 111
Obstructed road 45