Death toll on roads at more than 1,800 so far

[geovalin]

Chhay Channyda and Charles Parkinson

More than 1,800 people have died on Cambodia’s roads so far this year, representing an almost 4 per cent increase in casualties compared to the same period in 2014.

Speaking yesterday, Interior Ministry public order police chief Run Rath Veasna said 1,803 people have been killed in traffic accidents with more than a week of September left to go. This time last year, 1,734 people had died – meaning almost two more people have died each week on average in 2015.

“Human error and fault is still the main factor, causing 93 per cent of traffic crashes,” Veasna said, adding that speeding, dangerous manoeuvres and drink driving were the most common causes.

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[hocuspocus]

As a comparison how many people have died on Thailand's roads this year?

[FredNL]

Thailand wins with 15 times more casualties

[phitsanulokjohn]

Yes almost sounds as if they're trying to compete with Thailand in the fatality stakes.How very sad and tragic.

[Sam Jones]

Thailand wins with 15 times more casualties

+ the thousands that die later in ambulance or at hospital ...

[HHTel]

Per 100,000 capita:

Cambodia: 17.6 deaths

Thailand: 38.1 deaths

They've a lot of catching up to do!!

[VIPinthailand]

death toll on roads is a Thai national sport.

[Jim walker]

Many Thai tourists must now be taking their cars with them to Cambodia so they can head off the beaten track a bit.