Budget Direct Insurance. (2020). Road accident statistics (Singapore 2020). Retrieved January 2020 from https://www.budgetdirect.com.sg/car-insurance/research/road-accident-statistics-in-singapore
This study researches on Singapore’s road accident rates. Budget Direct Insurance (2020) reported that there were 7690 cases involving casualties, and 124 cases relating to death due to road accidents in 2018.
Budget Direct Insurance (2020), “second highest road fatality rate”. The research further compares death rates globally. It shows a graph on where Singapore is standing with other similar population size cities such as Tokyo, London and Hong Kong. Singapore has a higher fatality rate when comparing with these cities.
The article also provides useful information on the main reason to road accidents. The various cause includes drink-driving, motorcycles and distracted driving. It is reported that a total of 53,910 cases on red light running violations has been identified in 2018. Budget Direct Insurance (2020), “ risk of getting into an accident is high”. Drivers are expected to slow down when they see the amber light, instead many tend to speed up and drive pass the traffic light to save time.
Over-consuming alcohol can negatively affect a person’s ability to make logical judgements and to react properly. It is reported that there is 2002 cases of motorist arrested for drink-driving in 2018. Irresponsible drivers is one of the cause to the increment in risk of collision between road users.
It is reported that 83% of drivers who participated in a 2013 Samsung-commissioned survey, admitted to using their mobile phone when driving. This acts as a distraction; leading to drivers not being heedful to their surroundings.
This article is a relevant source to the project as it adds value to our research topic. It shows studies on how Singapore has high accident rates due to negligence drivers. It supports our stand about having the need to reduce the risk of collisions among road users in Singapore, and has to be addressed quickly due to the high fatality rate.
Hi Zyn
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the insight of the traffic accidents. You stated the key point in your summary.
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Frank