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