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NCPO Reveals Shocking Statistics of New Year Festival Accidents: Over 2,000 Accidents, 256 Deaths

NCPO reveals number of accidents during 7 dangerous days Celebrate the New Year Festival On the sixth day, there were more than 2,000 accidents, 256 deaths, and more than 2,000 injuries.

At the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWH) on January 4, 2024, Mr. Suthep Kaengsanthia, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, along with Mr. Chaiwat Junthirapong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. and representatives of relevant agencies Announcement summarizing the statistics of road accidents during the 2024 New Year Festival on 3 January 2024. There were 239 accidents, 250 people injured, and 35 deaths. Summary of accumulated road accidents during the 6 days of the campaign (29 Dec. .66 – 3 Jan. 24) There were a total of 2,083 accidents, a total of 2,106 injuries, a total of 256 deaths, a province with no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 11 provinces, which the NCPO has coordinated with the provinces. network partner organizations Drive measures to wear helmets 100% along with public relations to create awareness of the main risky behaviors that cause accidents. To create awareness and strengthen awareness of safe road use in Thai society in a sustainable way.

Mr. Suthep, as chairman of the press conference summarizing the results of the operations of the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the New Year Festival 2024, revealed that the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the New Year Festival 2024 2024 by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the cooperation of network partner agencies Road accident statistics have been compiled for January 3, 2024, which is the 6th day of the Safe Driving campaign. Thailand is accident-free. There were 239 accidents, 250 people were injured, and 35 people died. The most common causes of accidents were speeding (37.66 percent), close cutting (21.76 percent), drinking and driving (14.64 percent). The vehicles that caused the most accidents were motorcycles (84.07 percent). Major accidents occurred on direct routes, 84.10 percent, Department of Highways roads, 44.35 percent, roads in sub-district administrative organizations/villages, 24.27 percent. The time period with the highest number of accidents was between 3:01 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the highest number of injuries and deaths at 9.62 percent. In the age range of 50-59 years, 21.05 percent, 1,789 main checkpoints established, 51,515 personnel working. The province with the highest number of accidents was Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, 11 times. The province with the highest number of injuries was Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, 15 people. The province with the highest death toll was: Nakhon Pathom 3 cases. Summary of accumulated road accidents during the 6 days of the campaign (29 Dec. ’23 – 3 Jan. ’24). There were a total of 2,083 accidents, a total of 2,106 injured people, and a total of 256 deaths. Provinces where the accidents occurred The highest cumulative number is Kanchanaburi, 77 times. The province with the highest number of cumulative injuries is Kanchanaburi, 83 people. The province with the highest number of cumulative deaths is Bangkok, 17 people. Provinces with no deaths, zero deaths, are 11 provinces.

From the statistics of accidents in the past six days It was found that the vehicles that cause the most accidents are motorcycles. Accounted for 84.07 percent in order to reduce the severity of the injury. and the risk of death from using such vehicles People are requested to always wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Including strictly following traffic rules. Do not drive faster than the legal limit. Drive carefully. And consider the safety of both yourself and those who use the route.

This is to make people aware of the importance of wearing helmets and to strengthen awareness of using vehicles safely on the road. We request that provinces, agencies and network organizations Participate in creating awareness through publicizing the main risky behaviors that cause accidents among children and youth. Whether it is driving faster than the law allows drinking and driving A close cut and not wearing a helmet. In addition, we also ask for cooperation from the province to drive organizational measures for 100 percent helmet wearing down to the local level. Both in educational institutions, communities, and villages. In communities and villages, let the community set it up as a practice. To ensure everyone’s safety when using a motorcycle.

Mr. Chaiyawat, as Secretary of the Road Safety Administration Center, said that from checking the traffic conditions today. It was found that the main routes had more fluid traffic conditions. Therefore, it is expected that the majority of people will return to Bangkok and major economic areas. finished The Road Safety Administration Center has therefore coordinated with the provinces to prepare a summary of the results of operations to prevent and reduce road accidents during the 2024 New Year Festival by examining and collecting road accident statistics during the intensive control period. Between 29 Dec. 2023 – 4 Jan. 2024 through various operational support mechanisms. Especially the road accident reporting system, e-Report, investigation information. In-depth information on severe accidents To analyze the main causes of road accidents. Problems and obstacles of road accident prevention and reduction operations That will lead to the determination of measures and strategies to create road safety during normal times and important festivals. To continue to be consistent with the situation and travel patterns of the people. If you experience or witness an accident You can report incidents via the hotline 1784 24 hours a day and Line “Security Department receives reports of incidents 1784” by adding friends Line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate urgent assistance.

2024-01-04 16:00:00
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