2024-04-17 03:49:00
Summary of accident statistics for the 7 dangerous days of Songkran, 11-16 April. There were a total of 1,811 accidents, 1,837 injuries, and over 243 deaths.
On April 17, 2024, 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 agencies has compiled road accident statistics for April 16, 2024, which It’s the sixth day of the campaign. “Drive safely. Thailand without Accidents” had 242 accidents, 237 people were injured, and 32 people died. The most common causes of accidents were speeding (37.60 percent), drinking and driving (23.97 percent), cutting too close in front (21.07 percent).
The vehicles that caused the most accidents were motorcycles at 84.90 percent, with the majority occurring on straight routes, 83.47 percent, Department of Highways roads, 41.32 percent, roads in sub-district administrative organizations/villages, 32.23 percent. The time period for the highest number of accidents was from 12:01 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. 11.16 percent, the highest number of injured and deceased persons were in the age group of 30-39 years, 20.07 percent, 1,756 main checkpoints were established, and 51,331 personnel worked. The province with the highest number of accidents was Phrae (13 times). The province with the highest number of injuries were: Phrae (18 people). The provinces with the highest number of deaths were Khon Kaen and Surin (3 people each province).
In summary, the accumulated road accidents during the 6 days of the campaign (11 – 16 April 2024) included a total of 1,811 accidents, a total of 1,837 injuries, and a total of 243 deaths. Provinces with no deaths (Zero deaths) There are 9 provinces. The province with the highest cumulative number of accidents is Chiang Rai (71 times). The province with the highest number of cumulative injuries is Phrae (68 people). The province with the highest number of cumulative deaths is Chiang Rai (15 people).
By Pol. Gen. Permpoon Chidchob, Minister of Education As the chairman of the press conference, he said that today most people have already traveled to their destination. But there are still some on their way back. The CRES has therefore instructed the provinces to take care of safety and manage traffic on main routes. The route connects the main roads leading to Bangkok. and long straight roads Emphasis on strict control over fast driving. Prevent accidents from falling asleep inside and the use of safety equipment throughout the trip Including strict enforcement of the law continuously And from the statistics of accidents in the past six days, it was found that the vehicles that caused the most accidents were motorcycles. Accounted for 84.90 percent in order to reduce the severity of injuries 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 others using the road.
This is to make people aware of the importance of wearing a helmet and to strengthen awareness of using the road safely. We request provinces, agencies and network organizations to join in creating awareness through public relations on the main risky behaviors that cause Accidents, especially among children and youth Whether it is driving faster than the law allows Drinking and driving, cutting in front of others Using safety equipment and how to drive a vehicle safely Including preparing a driver’s license as required by law.
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