Turkey traffic accidents cause 1,628 deaths in nine months

The General Directorate of Traffic has released its balance sheet for the first nine months of the year, revealing a high number of road accidents across Turkey. During this period, 519,454 accidents occurred, resulting in 1,628 deaths and 311,123 injuries.

In September alone, 61,472 accidents were recorded, causing 198 deaths and 38,939 injuries. Data indicates that driver error is a primary cause of these incidents. Specifically, failing to adjust vehicle speed to road, weather, and traffic conditions was a leading factor, contributing to 86,675 accidents over the nine-month period.

Other significant causes included red light violations and improper lane changes. Law enforcement also reported that 170,652 drivers were caught operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol. In the city of Bursa, 2,500 accidents occurred in September, with 945 involving deaths or injuries and 1,594 resulting in material damage.