Vietnam traffic accidents decrease in first nine months of 2026

According to statistics from the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam saw a decrease in traffic accidents during the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. There were 11,564 recorded accidents, resulting in 7,198 deaths and 6,704 injuries. This represents a 16.6% reduction in accident numbers, a 9% decrease in fatalities, and a 26.4% drop in injuries.

Law enforcement conducted over 678,000 patrols and inspections, involving nearly 2.5 million officers and inspecting more than 20.3 million vehicles. Authorities processed over 3.76 million traffic violations, a 46.8% increase from the previous year. Major infractions included speeding (over 959,400 cases), alcohol violations (595,000 cases), and failure to wear helmets (405,700 cases).

Other significant enforcement actions included the seizure of over 770,000 vehicles and the revocation of 89,000 driving licenses. Additionally, over 508,500 instances of license point deductions were recorded. Authorities also identified 1,501 cases where drivers or crew members tested positive for narcotics while on duty.