On the state of accidents for 2 months of 2021

For 2 months of this year, 1,768 road accidents were registered in the country against 1,893 for 2 months of 2020 (hereinafter in parentheses data for 2 months of 2020), 2,657 people were injured (by 0.3% less or 2,666), including 2,413 injured (by 1.7% or 2,454).

244 people were killed in road accidents, compared to 212 in the same period last year.

The share of minors among the victims of road accidents decreased from 402 (2020) to 324 (this year) and is 12.2% of the total number of victims.

The bulk of road accidents occur in localities, so for 2 months of this year, 1,320 road accidents were committed, which is 74.6% of the total number (1,450).

According to statistical indicators, more than 88% of road accidents were registered due to the fault of drivers (for 2 months of 2021-1,559, for 2020-1,544), including 52 (46) of them were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Most of the" fatal " cases occurred due to collisions, and accounts for 46% of the total number of deaths in road accidents. After them, there are accidents associated with hitting pedestrians. At the same time, the share of these two types of road accidents (collision and hitting a pedestrian) accounts for more than half (78%, or 191 people) from all those who died in an accident.

Due to speeding, 457 accidents were committed, or 25.8% of the total number of accidents.

About 29% or 514 cases of road accidents that resulted in the death or injury of people were committed in Almaty, respectively, the largest number of victims of road accidents was recorded here (603).

68 road accidents were recorded in the capital, 49 in Shymkent.

The smallest number of road accidents was committed in North Kazakhstan – 15 and Mangistau regions-29.

Detailed information about accidents on the roads and streets of the country can be found on the information service of the Committee "qamqor.gov.kz". To do this, go to the "Geoinformation Systems" window, select the "Road accidents" tab.

Note: The Committee on Legal Statistics and Special Records keeps records only of those accidents in which there were injured or dead.

 

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