7 Dangerous Days Road Safety Report: Songkran Festival 2024 Statistics and Prevention Measures

2024-04-14 08:28:25

7 Dangerous Days, Songkran 2024, Day 3, 116 people have died, Bangkok has the highest number of deaths. CPRO coordinates with provinces to take care of safety on connecting routes between provinces. Secondary routes, Subdistrict Administrative Organization roads strictly control driving behavior that risks accidents.

Today (April 14, 2024) at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Center for prevention andReduce accidentsroad sectionSongkran Festival 2024 report Summary of road accident statistics As of April 13, 2024, there were 392 accidents, 411 injuries, and 48 deaths.

Summary of accumulated road accidents during the 3 days of the campaign (11 – 13 April 2024). There were a total of 936 accidents, a total of 968 people injured, a total of 116 deaths. The province had no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 28 provinces.

The NCPO has emphasized the province. Strictly control the safety of traveling on roads between provinces, districts, villages, and communities. Remind officials at checkpoints to strictly enforce accident-risk behavior. including drinking and driving, speeding, and using safety equipment Driving in a manner that may cause danger and loading passengers in the back of a pickup truckSongkran water playControls the sale of alcoholic beverages only during legal hours and assesses the physical fitness of drivers. To prevent accidents from falling asleep and drinking and driving.

Mr. Wittaya Yamuang, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport As the chairman of the announcement of the performance of the Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center during the festival Songkran 2024 Revealed that the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the Songkran Festival 2024 by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the cooperation of network partners has collectedRoad accident statistics Dated April 13, 2024, which is the third day of the campaign. “Drive safely. Thailand without Accidents” had 392 accidents, 411 people were injured, and 48 people died.

The highest causes of accidents include:

  • Driving fast 40.05 percent
  • Drinking and driving 27.81 percent
  • Closely cut face, 16.84 percent

The vehicles that cause the most accidents are motorcycles.

  • 81.63% occurred on a direct route.
  • 35.97%Road Department of Highways
  • 30.10 percent roads in subdistrict administrative organizations/villages

The peak time for accidents is from 6:01-7:00 p.m., with the highest number of injured and fatalities in the age group of 30-39 years. There have been 1,765 main checkpoints established and 51,430 personnel working.

The provinces with the highest number of accidents include:

  • Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla (19 times)

Provinces with the highest number of injuries include:

  • Songkhla (23 people)

Provinces with the highest number of deaths include:

  • Bangkok (4 cases)

Summary of accumulated road accidents during the 3 days of the campaign (11 – 13 April 2024). There were a total of 936 accidents, a total of 968 people injured, and a total of 116 deaths. The province had no deaths. (Zero deaths) There are 28 provinces. The provinces with the highest cumulative number of accidents are Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla (39 times). The province with the highest number of cumulative injuries is Songkhla (45 people). The province with the highest number of cumulative deaths is Bangkok (8 people).

7 Dangerous Days, Songkran 2024, Day 3, 116 people have died, Bangkok has the highest death toll.

Mr. Witthaya said that many areas still have traditional Songkran activities. April 14, 2024 is considered a family day, where people will gather to pour water on the heads of the elderly and respected elders. This causes more road travel between provinces, districts, villages, and communities, as well as social gatherings by drinking alcoholic beverages andSongkran water play This increases the risk of road accidents.

The Office of the Basic Education Commission has therefore coordinated with the provinces to instruct officials at checkpoints and community checkpoints to strictly enforce accident-risk behavior. including drinking and driving, speeding, and using safety equipment Driving in a manner that may cause danger and loading passengers in the back of pickup trucks to play in the water during Songkran Including increasing intensity in maintaining safety around Songkran event areas and entertainment venues.

7 Dangerous Days, Songkran 2024, Day 3, 116 people have died, Bangkok has the highest death toll.

Including strict control over the sale of alcoholic beverages only during the hours specified by law. And prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages to youth under 20 years of age. If there is a case of a child or youth under 20 years of age drinking and driving causing an accident and death.

Request that relevant agencies expedite investigations and expand the results to those who sell alcoholic beverages in order to take legal action. As well as considering using the maximum penalty according to law to drivers who commit repeat offenses, it is also emphasized that the province seriously analyzes the causes of accidents in depth. To put in place measures to prevent and reduce such risks further.

Mr. Chaiyawat Junthirapong, Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWD), as chairman of the meeting of the ad hoc subcommittee of the Road Accident Prevention and Mitigation Center throughout the year. and Secretary of the Road Safety Administration Center revealed that from road accident statistics in the past 3 days (11 – 13 April 2024), it was found that motorcycles were the type of vehicle that had the most accidents. The main risky behavior that causes death and injury is speeding. and driving a motorcycle without wearing a helmet

The NCPO has therefore emphasized that the provinces should adjust measures and plan the establishment of checkpoints to be consistent with the situation. Emphasis on operations on secondary routes, community checkpoints, checkpoints and extraction points. Especially around the traditional Songkran festival venues and important tourist attractions in the area. To deter drivers who engage in risky behavior Drinking and driving and speeding are especially common among motorcyclists. Including evaluating the physical readiness of the driver. To prevent accidents from falling asleep and drinking and driving.

7 Dangerous Days, Songkran 2024, Day 3, 116 people have died, Bangkok has the highest death toll.

In addition, today is Family Day. We ask people to spend time with family members with happiness and safety. Finally, we ask people to strictly abide by traffic laws. Be kind to those who share the path. and play with caution during Songkran For citizens who have experienced or witnessed an accident, they can report the incident via the hotline 1784 24 hours a day and Line “Security Department receives incident report 1784” by adding friends Line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate immediate assistance.

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