Section 7   Traffic Accidents
2005 Accidents by Top 5 Contributory Factors


Contributory Factor - Driver

No. of Drivers

Driving too close to vehicle in front

1916

Lost control of vehicle

1325

Trying to avoid collision or otherwise

1272

Careless lane changing

1183

Turning negligently

949

Contributory Factor - Casualty (Driver, Passenger or Pedestrian)

No. of Casualties

Crossing road heedless of traffic (elsewhere)

1116

Inattentive

976

Crossing road heedless of traffic (at crossing)

641

Falling inside bus/PLB (sudden stopping/starting)

588

Falling on staircase of bus

159

Contributory Factor - Vehicle

No. of Vehicles

Defective brake

89

Unidentified vehicle (hit-and-run)

49

Tyre blown out before impact

21

Inadequate or no lights

17

Defective or illegal tyre

15

Contributory Factor – Accident Environment

No. of Incidents

Object or animal in road

151

Slippery road (not related to weather)

147

Pedestrian negligence

124

Slippery road (caused by weather)

105

Potholes

43