Cambodia traffic deaths exceed 1,300 in 2026's first 10 months
National Police report reveals over 1,300 fatalities from road accidents in Cambodia's first 10 months of 2026.
The Brief
- At least 1,307 people died in road accidents between January and October 2026.
- October saw 147 fatalities, averaging about five deaths per day.
- Motorcyclists made up most casualties, with 70% not wearing helmets.
A National Police report released on Tuesday revealed that road traffic accidents in Cambodia resulted in at least 1,307 deaths between January and October 2026.
October alone accounted for 147 fatalities, averaging nearly five deaths per day during the month.
Interior Minister Sar Sokha stated that most accidents were caused by speeding and failing to yield the right-of-way, with nighttime driving contributing to the majority of incidents.
Deputy National Police Chief Lieutenant General Chev Hak noted that motorcyclists were the primary victims, with approximately 70 percent of those killed not wearing safety helmets.
Road traffic accidents remain the leading cause of death and injury in Cambodia, according to official data.
A joint report by the United Nations Development Programme and the National Road Safety Committee estimated the annual economic cost of these accidents at 466 million U.S. dollars.
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