The number of traffic accidents during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday saw a significant decrease of 258 cases compared to the previous year, reflecting a remarkable improvement in road safety. According to the Traffic Police Department, the 9-day holiday period was well-managed, with no major or prolonged traffic congestion reported.
On the afternoon of February 2, 2025, the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security announced that from January 25 to February 2, a total of 445 traffic accidents occurred nationwide. These incidents resulted in 209 fatalities and 373 injuries.
Compared to the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday, traffic accidents dropped by 36.69% (258 fewer cases), fatalities decreased by 37.61% (126 fewer deaths), and injuries were reduced by 38.34% (232 fewer cases).
- Road accidents: 442 cases, leading to 207 deaths and 372 injuries.
- Railway accidents: 2 cases, causing 1 death and 1 injury.
- Waterway accident: 1 case, resulting in 1 fatality.
Despite an increase in traffic volume before and after the holiday, particularly at major gateways to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and key routes such as expressways and Rach Mieu Bridge (connecting Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces), traffic police effectively managed congestion through proactive traffic flow regulation, preventing severe blockages.
Enhanced Traffic Safety Enforcement During the Holiday
To ensure traffic safety and maintain order, the Traffic Police force deployed 25,556 working groups, conducted 32,783 patrols, and mobilized 137,511 officers and soldiers. As a result:
- 55,842 violations were detected and penalized.
- 17,149 cases involved alcohol-related violations.
- 13,296 cases involved speeding violations.
- 88 cases involved drug-related violations.
- 174 cases involved overloaded vehicles.
- Authorities revoked 2,985 driving licenses or professional certificates and deducted points from 7,035 licenses.
- 428 cars and 20,782 motorbikes were temporarily seized.
Notable Improvement in Traffic Safety
Compared to Tet 2024, traffic safety measures significantly improved, contributing to a substantial reduction in accidents, fatalities, and injuries. The proactive approach of law enforcement, along with stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, played a key role in enhancing road safety during this festive period.
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Source: Vietnam Insider