Research Statistics of How Many Traffic Accidents that Occurred during

the Year 2022

Every year, more than 1.3 million people die in road traffic crashes worldwide. Road traffic
crashes are the 8th leading cause of death for people of all ages, and the leading cause of death
for children and young adults. More than half of all road traffic deaths are among vulnerable
road users, which include pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycle riders.

In the Philippines, road traffic deaths are increasing. Data from the Philippine Statistics
Authority (PSA) indicate that road traffic deaths increased by 39% from 7,938 deaths in 2011 to
11,096 deaths in 2021. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among Filipinos 15-29
years old, and a major killer among children.

According to the Statista Research Department published in September 20, 2023. In 2022,
road accidents involving cars in Metro Manila in the Philippines accounted for about 52 percent
of the total road accidents involving vehicles. This was followed by motorcycle accidents, which
accounted for about 23 percent of the total vehicular accidents in the area. As shown in the
picture of the graph below.

Now that we have established the statistical data of how many traffic accidents have occurred
during the year 2022, here are the five common causes of road accidents in the Philippines
according to this article Car Accidents in The Philippines: Causes, Facts and Latest
Statistics. The Five Common Causes of Road Accidents in the Philippines are:

#1 Over Speeding - Exceeding the speed limit is also one of the common causes of road-related
deaths and injuries in the Philippines. Not only is it because there are no designated officers to
catch over-speeders, but also because some drivers are not really aware of the standard speed
limit law Philippines.
Some drivers might also over speed because of the traffic issues in the Philippines. With the
heavy traffic and long hours in the road, drivers become impatient and once they have the
opportunity to drive faster to reach their destination on time, they do so.

#2 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - Drinking alcohol with friends, relatives, and co-
workers is among the most common pastime and bonding moments of Filipinos; that maybe the
reason it is one of the top causes of road-related accidents in the country.

#3 Bad Overtaking - If you’ve been driving for years and long-distance, you might have come to
a point where you’ve seen road accidents due to bad overtaking or near-death situations because
the driver overtaking almost collided with a bus or another car.

This is a common scenario in the country because of failure to estimate the distance and time
when overtaking. Again, some fail to give the right signal to the driver in front of them, as well
as those at their back.

#4 Improper Turning - Let’s admit it: most drivers in the Philippines are not so fond of using the
turn signal light, or we use it but it is already too late. We might all, at some point in our lives, be
guilty of this.

The recommendation is to switch the turn signal light on at least 30 yards before the turning
point. This way, you will give the car at your back a chance to slow down at a proper distance.
Failing to do so will cause collision; worst: the collision of multiple cars!

#5 Jaywalking - Of course, road accidents happen not just because of motorists but also because
of individuals on foot. Jaywalking is the number one reason people are hit with cars. Instead of
using the overpass and proceeding to designated pedestrians, people just choose to cross
anywhere.

Now that the statistical data of how many traffic accidents occurred during the year 2022 and the
five common causes of road accidents in The Philippines have been address, we the group of
researchers employ those who may read this study may learn and expand their awareness in
traffic accidents and encourage the readers to avoid the five common causes of road accidents.

Sources of research and article(s):

Statista Research Department - https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276528/philippines-road-

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Car Accidents in The Philippines: Causes, Facts and Latest Statistics -

https://philkotse.com/safe-driving/road-accidents-in-the-philippines-causes-facts-latest-statistics-
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