On July 31, the Ministry of Public Security said that in the first 7 months of 2024, highways nationwide had 112 traffic accidents , killing 46 people and injuring 82 people. Most of the cases have caused very serious, especially serious consequences.
Notably, 57.14% of traffic accidents on highways occurred between 6:00 p.m. the previous day and 6:00 a.m. the next day.
Authorities found that the cause of traffic accidents on highways was due to drivers' lack of skills and knowledge when participating in traffic.
Through analysis, the cause of accidents due to drivers not paying attention accounts for 22.32% of the total cases; Not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front is 5.3%; Going on the wrong side of the road or lane is 2.67%, not obeying signs is 2.67%... Besides, the traffic organization infrastructure on some highways is still inadequate.
In the coming time, to ensure traffic order and safety on highways, the traffic police force will advise the leaders of the Ministry of Public Security to direct and promote remote prevention solutions. early, prevent the causes of traffic accidents.
At the same time, do a good job of basic operations combined with patrol and control; Implementing the Traffic Safety Law; Research and develop deterrent sanctions strong enough to preserve traffic order and safety.
Traffic police put reflective stickers on vehicles traveling on the highway.
Traffic police will also increase modernization, gradually shifting from manual to technology, focusing on investing in modern technical equipment, automatic monitoring systems, and artificial intelligence in detecting traffic accidents. violations of traffic regulations.
Strengthen patrols, control, and handle violations, especially handling behaviors that cause traffic accidents. The Ministry of Public Security also promoted propaganda and encouraged drivers to proactively prevent accidents and raise awareness when participating in traffic on highways.
Also according to statistics from the authorities, in the first 7 months of the year (from December 15, 2023 - July 14, 2024), there were 14,242 traffic accidents nationwide, killing 6,204 people and injuring 10,976 people. Compared to the first 7 months of 2023, there is an increase of 1,854 cases (an increase of 14.97%), a decrease of 717 deaths (a decrease of 10.36%), an increase of 2,720 injured people (an increase of 32.95%).
On roads alone, there were 14,125 accidents , killing 6,126 people and injuring 10,953 people. Compared to the same period last year, there was an increase of 1,839 cases (an increase of 14.97%), a decrease of 722 deaths (a decrease of 10.54%), an increase of 2,713 injured people (an increase of 32.92%).
