Major Contributory Factors of Road Traffic Accidents in 2024
| Contributory Factor | |
|---|---|
| Driver Contributory Factor | No. of Drivers involved in accidents |
|
Driving inattentively |
6,662 |
|
Driving too close to vehicle in front |
2,684 |
|
Careless lane changing |
1,734 |
|
Lost control of vehicle |
1,444 |
|
Turning right/left negligently |
647 |
| Casualty (Driver, Passenger or Pedestrian) Contributory Factor | No. of Casualties |
|
Passenger lost balance (apart from stairway) |
495 |
|
Pedestrian inattentiveness |
259 |
|
Crossing road heedless of traffic (apart from crossing) |
145 |
|
Passenger lost balance, on stairway |
138 |
|
Crossing road heedless of traffic (at crossing) |
89 |
| Vehicles Contributory Factor | No. of Vehicles involved in accidents |
|
Inadequate or no lights |
25 |
|
Unidentified vehicle (hit-and-run) |
12 |
|
Mechanical defect |
11 |
|
Tyre blown out before impact |
9 |
|
Defective or illegal tyre |
8 |
| Environment Contributory Factor | No. of Accidents |
|
Object or animal in road |
125 |
|
Slippery road (not related to weather) |
123 |
|
Slippery road (caused by weather) |
68 |
|
Potholes |
24 |
|
Pedestrian negligence |
17 |