Table 7.6 2004 Accidents By Top 5 Contributory Factors]

Contributory Factor - Driver No. of Drivers
Driving too close to vehicle in front
1916
Lost control of vehicle
1369
Trying to avoid collision or otherwise
1260
Careless lane changing
1143
Turning negligently
929
Contributory Factor - Casualty (Driver, Passenger or Pedestrian) No. of Casualties
Crossing road heedless of traffic (elsewhere)
1131
Inattentive
926
Crossing road heedless of traffic (at crossing)
671
Falling inside bus/PLB (sudden stopping/starting)
555
Falling on staircase of bus
146
Contributory Factor - Vehicle No. of Vehicles
Defective brake
89
Unidentified vehicle (hit-and-run)
54
Defective body work
27
Inadequate or no lights
21
Tyre blown out before impact
18
Defective or illegal tyre
18
Contributory Factor – Accident Environment No. of Incidents
Pedestrian negligence
165
Object or animal in road
150
Slippery road (not related to weather)
145
Slippery road (caused by weather)
78
LRT level crossing
46


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