Top Twelve (12) Causes of Traffic Accidents in Dubai and How You can Avoid

Have you ever wondered what causes the major traffic accidents in Dubai in 2013? This dirty dozen or i call it deadly dozen list could also be true in other parts of the world. This 2014, we hope we can learn a lesson or two from these so we can live a healthy and safe year whether on the road and or in the workplace. This article was sourced from the data provided by Dubai Roads and Traffic Administration.

Sudden swerving of vehicles tops the list of causes of traffic accidents and was responsible for the death of 38 people in Dubai during the first 11 months of 2013, accounting for 25 per cent of total deaths in traffic accidents this year.

These are among a host of other deadly statistics that were shared by the Dubai Traffic Department with Emirates 24|7. According to the statistics, the sudden veering of vehicles led to the injury of 155 other people, with such injuries ranging from simple to medium and serious.

Overall, there were 148 deaths on Dubai roads due to traffic accidents in the first 11 months of the year, according to the statistics.

Meanwhile, the number of traffic accidents caused by sudden swerving or sharp turns by vehicles during the mentioned period rose by almost a quarter (24.1 per cent), to 635 incidents until the end of November 2013.

According to the statistics, the second deadliest mistake on Dubai roads in 2013 was that lack of alertness among road users, causing the death of 35 people and leading to the injury of another 277 people in the same period. A total of 295 such incidents were reported where the cause of the accident was motorists’ absent-mindedness or carelessness.

The third deadliest mistake that motorists made on Dubai roads in 2013 was of not leaving enough space between vehicles, causing 483 accidents that resulted in the deaths of 26 people and injury to another 104 individuals.

At No. 4 was driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, causing 324 incidents, resulting in 11 deaths and causing injury to another 84 persons.

Following DUI was jumping the red signal, which caused 158 traffic accidents, resulting in 6 deaths and injury to 232 people.

Entering a traffic junction before ensuring free exit was deadliest mistake number 6, causing 197 traffic accidents which resulted in 5 deaths and the injury of 224 people.

At No. 7 was non-compliance with the route, causing 183 traffic accidents, resulting in the death of 5 and injury to 107 people.

Surprisingly, excessive speeding came it No. 8, causing 42 traffic accidents and resulting in the deaths of 5 people and injuring another 35.

At No. 9 was neglect and inattention to vehicle maintenance, causing 38 traffic accidents which resulted in 4 deaths and caused injury to 68 people.

Impulsive driving caused 3 accidents, resulting in 4 deaths (no injuries reported from these three accidents).

At no. 11 - Bursting of tires also caused 8 traffic accidents, resulting in 2 deaths and 9 injuries.

Lastly, driving the vehicle in the wrong direction caused 25 accidents, resulting in 2 deaths and an injury to 27 people.

So there you are fellow drivers, lets ask ourselves - which wrong practice/s we are guilty of committing when we drive? this 2014, may we amend our ways and be a model of a highly defensive and responsible driver. How to avoid accidents? simply do not commit these practices mentioned above and always have the proper courtesy on the road.

Have a Healthy and Safe New Year and all through-out the year.