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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Showtime along the road to Koh Pich
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Irregularity in Traffic: Two in One
11a.m. Phnom Penh, along Kampuchea Krom Blvd. I was able to capture this 2 in 1 shot while I was trying to move myself away from this situation.
Photo: 2 in 1
By: Rethiya Khan
Location: Kampuchea Krom Blvd. Phnom Penh.
Photo: 2 in 1
By: Rethiya Khan
Location: Kampuchea Krom Blvd. Phnom Penh.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
6 killed and 11 injured on the Internation Womenday, Cambodia
Source: Koh Santepheap
The death toll from traffic accident within the International Women's Day in Cambodia has reached a total of 6 people while there were up to 11 injuries, ten of which were severe cases.
Report from the police revealed that there were 11 cases of accident happening across the country. The majority of the accidents take place in Phnom Penh. There were up to 8 motors, 2 cars, and 2 big trucks damaged.
Types of vehicle involved in the accidents
The following are the reasons that led the the accidents and the number of cases:
- Over-speed: 4 Times
- Driving on the left: 1 time
- Crossing the road: 1 time
- Vehicle condition: 1 time
- Overtaking: 2 times
13 people did not wear a helmet while driving, mostly after dark.
Cambodia Road Traffic Accident and Victim Information System Annual Report 2009
The RCVIS Annual Report 2009 reviews the main road crash trends in Cambodia compared to previous years. In 2009, 21,519 road crash casualties were reported resulting from 12,538 estimated crashes. 1,717 were fatalities (an average of 4.7 fatalities per day) and 7,022 were severely injured. 18,410 estimated vehicles were involved in those crashes. The number of fatalities increased by 4% compared to 2008. The report also shows that over the last 5 years, the number of fatalities has almost doubled while the number of registered motorized vehicles has increased by 142%. Although the fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles has decreased from 15.1 in 2008 to 12.3 in 2009, the fatality rate per 100,000 inhabitants has increased from 12.3 in 2008 to 12.7 in 2009.
The report clearly shows that the leading causes of road crashes, fatalities, and injuries (potentially leading to
disability) are related to speed-related and drunk driving, in combination with low helmet wearing rates,
particularly among passengers and children. Almost 70% of fatalities were due to speed-related and drunk driving behaviours. Additionally, more than 70% of motorbike fatalities had head injuries. We believe that road crashes are preventable, and with appropriate interventions fatalities and injuries leading to permanent disability in Cambodia can be reduced.
Attention to identifying the most vulnerable road users continues to be a serious concern for the Royal
Government of Cambodia and stakeholders. Based on the current report, the majority of fatalities were motorbike riders and pedestrians, representing more than 80% of road crash fatalities. The majority of motorbike fatalities in 2009 were young road users between 15 to 29 years old, while most pedestrians were children and elderly, who are most commonly injured in the afternoon and nighttime hours.
Utilizing a Global Positioning System (GPS) database, the report highlights the most dangerous locations for road users and pedestrians. Significantly, the report disaggregates data related to pedestrian/motorbike/vehicle crashes, age groups, and crashes related to speed-related, drunk driving, or other behaviour related risk factors.
The locations identified in the report as being at high risk for road users and pedestrians are primarily located
along the national Cambodian highways in Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, and Kandal Provinces.
Furthermore, based on the research study, conducted by Handicap International Belgium and the Institute of
Mobility – Hasselt University in Belgium, road crashes had an enormous impact on the social and economic
welfare of Cambodia in 2009. The study estimates the annual economic cost of road crashes in 2009 to equal approximately 248 million USD. This estimation represents an increase of 135 million USD compared to 2003.
This report details the key findings of road crashes and casualties, and provides recommendations on how these findings can be used to improve road safety in Cambodia.
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A time in Phnom Penh when people drive badly
A video clip of traffic condition in Phnom Penh.
Even this video is a little bit back into the past, but the way people drive in this clip is still true today.
Adding on top of this, there are those who drive carelessly and those who do not wear helmet when they are on a motor bike. Things should have been better.
However, I do appreciate those good drivers in this clip. Not everyone is bad, of course.
Even this video is a little bit back into the past, but the way people drive in this clip is still true today.
Adding on top of this, there are those who drive carelessly and those who do not wear helmet when they are on a motor bike. Things should have been better.
However, I do appreciate those good drivers in this clip. Not everyone is bad, of course.
The Road Blockers
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They are small but they rarely come alone.
Once they are on their business you need to wait till they are done.
Photo: A perfect road blocker
Photographer: Rethiyakhan
Location: Kampong Cham
Cambodia Road Traffic Accident and Victim Information System Annual Report 2008
Road crashes are a major cause of death, injury and disability, especially among younger age groups. They
negatively impact on individuals, families and communities, as well as the Royal Government of Cambodia.
The RCVIS Annual Report 2008 reviews the main road crash trends in Cambodia compared to previous years.
The report shows that over the last 5 years, the number of crashes increased by 150% and the number of
fatalities has almost doubled. . At the same time, the population has increased by 6% and the number of
registered motorized vehicles has increased by 132%. The fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles has
decreased from 17.8 in 2007 to 15.1 in 2008 although this number is still more than double the national target, which is set in the National Road Safety Action Plan.
Human error by road users is the leading cause of crashes and casualties on the roads of Cambodia, specifically dangerous behaviour such as excessive and inappropriate speed, drink-driving, dangerous overtaking and low helmet wearing rates. However, road crashes and casualties are preventable. Actions such as road safety education, awareness and enforcement should be increased to change the behaviour of drivers. Particularly, enforcing the new land traffic law is an important milestone for the Royal Government of Cambodia in its struggle against the rapidly increasing crashes and casualties, and worsening road safety situation, as the statistics in this report clearly highlight.
Global Positioning System (GPS) is integrated into this RCVIS Annual Report. This data is useful to identify crash locations, black spots and provides a deeper analysis on crashes. This information is being used by authorities and agencies active in the road safety sector, especially the Ministry of Public Work and Transport for interventions to reduce crashes and casualties on the road of Cambodia.
This report details the key findings of road crashes and casualties, and provides recommendations on how these findings can be used to improve the road safety sector and reduce road traffic crashes and casualties.
Key figures
General figures
- In 2008, 25,796 road traffic casualties were reported to RCVIS, resulting from 10,015 crashes. 1,638 were fatalities (an average of 4.5 fatalities per day) and 7,226 were severely injured. 21,305 vehicles were involved in those crashes2.
- Road crashes increased more proportionally than road traffic and population. The number of road traffic
fatalities has almost doubled over the last 5 years.
- The fatality rate per 100,000 inhabitants increased from 11.7 in 2007 to 12.2 in 2008, but the fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles decreased from 17.8 in 2007 to 15.1 in 2008.
- In Phnom Penh, 53% of casualties were injured in motorcycle collisions, and 21% were injured in motorcycle-four-wheeler. Conversely, only 28% of fatalities occurred in motorcycle-motorcycle collisions while 49% of fatalities occurred in motorcycle-four-wheeler collisions.
- In Phnom Penh, fatalities increased in almost all districts from 2007 to 2008. However, a significant decrease was noticed in Ruessei Keo districts (35% compared to 2007).
- Comparing 2007 to 2008, fatalities during Chinese New Year and Khmer New Year increased by 45% and5% respectively.
- Cambodia has the highest fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles among ASEAN member countries.
- The fatality rate of two-wheelers per 10,000 registered two-wheelers decreased from 14.7 in 2007 to 12.6 in 2008.
- Compared to 2007, the number of fatalities on the Asian highway network increased (24% on NR4, 6% on NR5), except on national road 6A and 7 which decreased by 34% and 18% respectively.
- 47% of crashes were due to speeding and another 14% to alcohol abuse. Conversely, 51% of fatalities were due to speeding, while another 18% were caused by alcohol abuse.
- Motorcycles constituted the highest road user category, followed by pedestrians.
- The majority of crashes occurred between 7 pm and 8 pm.
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- RTAVIS 2008
negatively impact on individuals, families and communities, as well as the Royal Government of Cambodia.
The RCVIS Annual Report 2008 reviews the main road crash trends in Cambodia compared to previous years.
The report shows that over the last 5 years, the number of crashes increased by 150% and the number of
fatalities has almost doubled. . At the same time, the population has increased by 6% and the number of
registered motorized vehicles has increased by 132%. The fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles has
decreased from 17.8 in 2007 to 15.1 in 2008 although this number is still more than double the national target, which is set in the National Road Safety Action Plan.
Human error by road users is the leading cause of crashes and casualties on the roads of Cambodia, specifically dangerous behaviour such as excessive and inappropriate speed, drink-driving, dangerous overtaking and low helmet wearing rates. However, road crashes and casualties are preventable. Actions such as road safety education, awareness and enforcement should be increased to change the behaviour of drivers. Particularly, enforcing the new land traffic law is an important milestone for the Royal Government of Cambodia in its struggle against the rapidly increasing crashes and casualties, and worsening road safety situation, as the statistics in this report clearly highlight.
Global Positioning System (GPS) is integrated into this RCVIS Annual Report. This data is useful to identify crash locations, black spots and provides a deeper analysis on crashes. This information is being used by authorities and agencies active in the road safety sector, especially the Ministry of Public Work and Transport for interventions to reduce crashes and casualties on the road of Cambodia.
This report details the key findings of road crashes and casualties, and provides recommendations on how these findings can be used to improve the road safety sector and reduce road traffic crashes and casualties.
Key figures
General figures
- In 2008, 25,796 road traffic casualties were reported to RCVIS, resulting from 10,015 crashes. 1,638 were fatalities (an average of 4.5 fatalities per day) and 7,226 were severely injured. 21,305 vehicles were involved in those crashes2.
- Road crashes increased more proportionally than road traffic and population. The number of road traffic
fatalities has almost doubled over the last 5 years.
- The fatality rate per 100,000 inhabitants increased from 11.7 in 2007 to 12.2 in 2008, but the fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles decreased from 17.8 in 2007 to 15.1 in 2008.
- In Phnom Penh, 53% of casualties were injured in motorcycle collisions, and 21% were injured in motorcycle-four-wheeler. Conversely, only 28% of fatalities occurred in motorcycle-motorcycle collisions while 49% of fatalities occurred in motorcycle-four-wheeler collisions.
- In Phnom Penh, fatalities increased in almost all districts from 2007 to 2008. However, a significant decrease was noticed in Ruessei Keo districts (35% compared to 2007).
- Comparing 2007 to 2008, fatalities during Chinese New Year and Khmer New Year increased by 45% and5% respectively.
- Cambodia has the highest fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles among ASEAN member countries.
- The fatality rate of two-wheelers per 10,000 registered two-wheelers decreased from 14.7 in 2007 to 12.6 in 2008.
- Compared to 2007, the number of fatalities on the Asian highway network increased (24% on NR4, 6% on NR5), except on national road 6A and 7 which decreased by 34% and 18% respectively.
- 47% of crashes were due to speeding and another 14% to alcohol abuse. Conversely, 51% of fatalities were due to speeding, while another 18% were caused by alcohol abuse.
- Motorcycles constituted the highest road user category, followed by pedestrians.
- The majority of crashes occurred between 7 pm and 8 pm.
Download Full Report
- RTAVIS 2008
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