NCPO reveals number of accidents in 7 deadly days Celebrate New Year's Eve On the sixth day, there were more than 2,000 accidents, 256 deaths and more than 2,000 injuries.
On January 4, 2024, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPWH) Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Suthep Gangshanthia with Director General, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Mr Saiwat Jundrapong. and the representatives of related organizations on January 3, 2024 compilation and announcement of road accident statistics during the 2024 New Year Festival. There were 239 accidents, 250 people were injured and 35 people died. Summary of road accidents during 6 days of campaign (29 Dec 66). 3 Jan 24) Total 2,083 Accidents, Total 2,106 Injuries, Total 256 Fatalities, Province with No Fatalities. (Zero Deaths) There are 11 provinces which have integrated NCPO with provinces. Network partner companies take 100% helmet wear initiative with public relations to raise awareness about key risky behaviors that cause accidents. To raise awareness and strengthen awareness of safe road use in a sustainable manner in Thai society.
During the 2024 New Year festival, the Chairman of the press conference summarizing the results of the activities of the Center for Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents, Mr. Sudheb, said the Center to prevent and reduce road accidents during the New Year. Festival 2024 2024 Road accident statistics for January 3, 2024, the 6th day of the safe driving campaign in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and network partner agencies have been compiled. Thailand is an accident-free country. 239 accidents, 250 injured, 35 killed. Speeding (37.66 percent), close cutting (21.76 percent), and drunken driving (14.64 percent) were the vehicles that caused the most accidents. Motorcycles (84.07 per cent) major accidents occurred on direct routes, 84.10 per cent, highway department roads, 44.35 per cent, roads in sub-district administration bodies/villages, 24.27 per cent, the period between 3 Between 01 pm and 4:00 pm, maximum injuries and deaths were 9.62 percent. In the 50-59 age group, 21.05 per cent, 1,789 major check posts have been established, employing 51,515 personnel. The province with the most accidents is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, 11 times. Phra Nakhon is the province with the highest number of injuries. Si Ayutthaya, 15 people. Province with highest number of deaths: Nakhon Pathom 3 cases. Summary of road accidents accumulated during 6 days of campaign (29 Dec '23 – 3 Jan '24). 2,083 accidents, a total of 2,106 people were injured, and a total of 256 people died. Kanchanaburi had the highest number of accidents, 77 times. The province with the highest number of overall injuries was Kanchanaburi, with 83. The province with the highest number of overall deaths is Bangkok, with 17 people. Provinces with no deaths, zero deaths, 11 provinces.
From the accident statistics of the last six days, it was found that motorcycles are the vehicles that cause the most accidents. It is calculated as 84.07 percent to reduce the severity of the injury. Also there is a risk of death by using such vehicles People are always requested to wear helmet while riding a motorcycle. Including strict adherence to traffic rules. Do not drive faster than the legal limit. Drive carefully. Consider your safety and that of other road users.
This is why we request provinces, agencies and network organizations to sensitize people on the importance of wearing helmets and strengthen awareness of safe use of vehicles on the road. Participate in raising awareness by promoting key risky behaviors that cause accidents among children and youth. A close cut is driving faster than the law allows and driving under the influence. Also, not wearing a helmet. We also seek the cooperation of the province to implement institutional measures for 100 percent helmet wearing at the local level. Let the community make it a practice, both in educational institutions, communities and villages. To ensure everyone's safety while using a motorcycle.
Mr. Sayawat, as Secretary, Road Safety Administration, from checking the traffic conditions today. Major routes were found to have heavy traffic conditions. Therefore, the majority of people are expected to return to Bangkok and the main economic areas. Done So to prepare a summary of the results of measures to prevent and reduce road accidents in the 2024 New Year's Festival, the Road Safety Administration Center has coordinated with the provinces by analyzing and collecting road accident statistics during the intensive control period. Between 29 December 2023 – 4 January 2024 through various operational support mechanisms. Especially road accident reporting system, e-reporting, investigation information. In-depth information on serious accidents to analyze the main causes of road accidents. Problems and constraints of road accident prevention and mitigation measures which lead to determination of measures and strategies to create road safety during normal times and important festivals. To stay in tune with people's situation and travel patterns, if you happen or witness an accident you can report incidents 24 hours a day through the hotline 1784 and “Defense Department receives incident reports 1784” line by adding friends' line ID @1784DDPM to coordinate emergency assistance.
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