Traffic Accident Deaths in Gyeongnam Region Decrease to 200s
12% Decrease Compared to Last Year
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 3rd that the number of traffic accident fatalities in the Gyeongnam region last year recorded 282, marking the first time it has decreased to the 200s. This is the lowest figure since the management of traffic accident fatality statistics began.
The number of traffic accident fatalities in Gyeongnam Province peaked at 1,206 in 1996 and has decreased every year, recording 282 in 2019. This is analyzed as a result of implementing traffic policies focused on vulnerable road users such as the elderly and children.
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However, despite this decrease in overall numbers, fatalities from motorcycle-related traffic accidents increased by 32.7%, from 52 in 2018 to 69 in 2019.
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