Road traffic accident killed 155 on the road of Cambodia in February 2009

1,816 casualties were reported by the participating hospitals, health centers, private clinics and traffic police departments in the 24 reporting provinces, resulting from 670 accidents. Among them, 155 were fatalities and 526 were severely injured. 1,305 vehicles were involved in those accidents. Compared to February 2008, number of casualties decreased by 10% and the number of accident decreased by 23%.

In Phnom Penh, 471 casualties were reported, 32% decrease compared to the previous month. Among them, 101 were severely injured and 21 died.
70% of total fatalities were motorbike riders. 79% of them were male.

- Pedestrians represented only 8% of total casualties, but 13% of fatalities. Children aged between 5-9 years old are the most vulnerable age group (25%).

- Motorbikes account for the largest majority of vehicles involved in crashes (75%), followed by cars (11%) and bicycles (3%).

- 58% of accidents occurred on national roads, while another 15% were on local/track roads and 12% on provincial road.

- 30% of casualties were transferred to hospital between 10 to30 minutes after accident. Around 50% of victims arrived at the hospital more than one hour after accident.
Helmets
- The number of motorbike casualties wearing helmets decreased compared to the previous month. In contrast, the percentage of motorbike casualties getting head injuries increased.

Asian Highways
- The highest number of fatalities on Asian Highways was noticed on National Road 5. Among those accidents, more than 55% happened in Banteay Meanchey and Pursat province. Furthermore, the total number of fatalities on Asian Highways increased 23% compared to the previous month.

The biggest road crash in February 2009
- Number of casualties : 26 (including 2 fatalities)
- Number of vehicles involved : 1 minibus
- Location of accident : Along National Road 7, Sralab commune, Tboung Khmum district, Kampong Cham province
- Cause of accident : Tire blow out