With 726 incidents leading to 644 fatalities and over 1082 injuries in June, the country witnessed a devastating spike in traffic accidents—a startling 37% increase from May.
According to a press release published on Monday, the Road Safety Foundation's comprehensive report reveals alarming details. Among the deceased were 87 women and 114 children, highlighting the indiscriminate toll of these accidents.
Road Safety Foundation prepared the report based on 9 national dailies, 7 online news portals, various electronic media, and their own data.
The press release stated, motorcycle accidents proved particularly deadly, accounting for 265 incidents and 227 deaths, constituting 35.24% of total fatalities. Pedestrians also suffered significantly, with 128 fatalities (19.87% of total deaths).
The accidents occurred predominantly on national highways (35.26%) and regional roads (38.29%), with head-on collisions (22.45%) and loss of vehicle control (43.25%) identified as major causes. Vehicles involved included trucks, motorcycles, buses, and three-wheelers, totaling 1147 vehicles.
Time analysis revealed accidents were distributed throughout the day, with significant occurrences in the morning (23.82%) and night (20.66%).
Dhaka division reported the highest accident rate (23.69%) and fatalities (24.06%), followed by Chittagong (18.45% accidents, 18% fatalities) and Rajshahi (13.49% accidents, 14.59% fatalities).
In the capital city of Dhaka alone, 29 fatalities and 34 injuries resulted from 37 accidents, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures.
Occupationally diverse victims included members of law enforcement, educators, journalists, engineers, and various other professionals, reflecting the broad societal impact of these tragedies.
The report serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need for comprehensive measures to mitigate road accidents and ensure safer travel conditions across the country.
