South Korea’s high crash rate is giving cause for concern

A report from South Korea highlights the country’s high road crash rate. Produced jointly by the Korea Insurance Development Institute and the General Insurance Association of Korea, the report reveals an increase in road crashes over the last three years. The report compared the crash rate for period from July to August 2014 against the same time period for the preceding years, revealing an increase in crashes of 5.6% for the time slot in focus. According to the report, the number of highway crashes increa
August 14, 2014 Read time: 1 min

A report from South Korea highlights the country’s high road crash rate. Produced jointly by the Korea Insurance Development Institute and the General Insurance Association of Korea, the report reveals an increase in road crashes over the last three years. The report compared the crash rate for period from July to August 2014 against the same time period for the preceding years, revealing an increase in crashes of 5.6% for the time slot in focus. According to the report, the number of highway crashes increases when South Koreans take their summer vacation.

Related Content

  • Indonesia is suffering high road casualty rates
    March 15, 2013
    Data revealed by the Indonesian Government highlights a high annual death toll on the country’s roads. Around 4,000 people/year die in road crashes in Indonesia, while the figures for those seriously injured are higher still. Three major factors have been highlighted as the major causes. The country suffers from a lack of traffic and transportation law enforcement. There is also a lack of traffic understanding, while Indonesia has serious traffic management problems.
    Read More
  • Research reveals rash driving road risk for young drivers
    May 15, 2015
    Research by the RAC Foundation reveals the high risk posed by young drivers on the UK’s roads. Meanwhile the UK’s Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is calling for stronger measures on drivers aged 70 or more. Young drivers aged 17-19 only account for 1.5% of the UK’s driving population but feature in 12% of crashes involving serious injuries and fatalities. Around 20% of young drivers aged 17-19 will have a crash in the first six months after passing their test according to the study. The analysis carr
    Read More
  • Brunei sees increased road deaths
    January 4, 2016
    Road crashes in Brunei caused more deaths in 2015 compared with 2014. The data from Brunei's Fire and Rescue Department shows that from January to November 2015, there were 15 road deaths compared with 10 fatalities from road crashes in 2014. In the period under review, the department obtained 76 calls to assist in lifting drivers and passengers trapped in ruined vehicles as opposed to 92 calls obtained in the preceding year. Serious injuries, however, dropped year-on-year from 92 to 65 in the 11 reporting
    Read More
  • Crash cushion design
    February 13, 2012
    There are key differences in crash cushion design and quality for the United States and European markets. Developments in barrier technologies have followed the varying demands of specific markets, resulting in manufacturers offering different solutions for US and European needs.
    Read More

Highlighted Content