Road accidents, casualties rise in first half of 2026
Traffic accidents resulting in injuries or deaths rose 2.7 per cent compared with the same period last year, although fatal accidents and deaths declined.
In the first half of 2026, traffic accidents and casualties rose compared to the same period in 2025, according to Singapore's police report. The number of road accidents resulting in injuries or deaths increased by 2.7%, reaching 3,929. The total road casualties rose by 3.6%, reaching 5,151. However, there were fewer fatal accidents and deaths, with 60 accidents and 61 deaths, down from 78 and 79 respectively.
The police attributed the decrease in fatalities to fewer injuries among motorcyclists and pillion riders. Elderly pedestrians, motorcyclists, and pillion riders are the most vulnerable road user groups. Injuries among elderly pedestrians increased by 19%, and motorcyclists and pillion riders increased by 4.3%. Alcohol involvement in accidents decreased by 8.1%, and related fatalities dropped by one.
Speeding violations rose by 6.1%, with more than half of all road accidents involving motorcyclists and pillion riders. The police are implementing measures such as average speed enforcement on expressways and enhanced penalties for speeding to address these concerns.
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