A report published by Road Safety Foundation today (Nov 20) said a total of 2,097 people died and 1,286 others suffered injuries in 2,003 motorcycle accidents in 10 months since January this year.

According to the report, motorcycle accidents went up by 21.17 percent while fatalities increased by 19.28 percent compared to last year.

The Road Safety Foundation, an organisation working on road safety, analysed the data from nine national dailies, and seven online news portals and electronic media to compile their report.

Last year, 1,653 motorcycle accidents took place and 1,758 people died in these accidents between January to October.

Reckless driving of motorcycles; increased purchase of high-speed motorcycles; drivers' ignorance about traffic rules and a culture of violating rules; and poor traffic management are among the main reasons behind the accidents.

The foundation also made 13 recommendations in the report.

BDST: 1700 HRS, NOV 20, 2022
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