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Thailand has reported a total of 755 accidents, resulting in 705 injuries and 154 fatalities over four days (April 10th – April 13th) of the Songkran Seven Days of Danger Road campaign which runs from April 10 to 16, 2026.
Lampang recorded the most accidents, with 33 incidents reported. Lampang also led in injuries, with 34 people hurt. Bangkok registered the most deaths, with 8 fatalities, underscoring the severity of crashes in the capital. Encouragingly, 22 provinces reported no fatalities at all, highlighting areas where road safety measures may be proving effective.
On April 13th, 2026, the fourth day of the nationwide “Safe Driving, Reduce Speed, Prevent Accidents” initiative, authorities recorded 237 accidents, 227 injuries, and 51 fatalities.
Chumphon and Chiang Rai reported the highest number of accidents, with 12 each. Chumphon also recorded the most injuries (13 people). Pathum Thani and Loei saw the highest fatalities, with 4 deaths each.
Speeding was the leading cause, accounting for 41.77% of accidents. Drunk driving followed closely at 27.43%, highlighting ongoing concerns about alcohol consumption during celebrations.
Motorcycles were involved in the majority of crashes (70.93%). Most accidents occurred on straight routes (75.53%), particularly on local roads within villages and subdistricts (36.29%).
The peak accident window was between 3:01 PM and 6:00 PM (20.25%). Victims were predominantly in the 20–29 and 30–39 age groups, together making up 17.82% of casualties.
Compared to the same period in 2025, when authorities recorded approximately 1,000 accidents, 1,002 injuries, and 138 deaths, this represents a sharp decline in accidents (down by about 245 or roughly 25%) and injuries (down by nearly 300 or around 30%), indicating that intensified enforcement, public awareness efforts, and possibly changes in travel patterns may have helped prevent many crashes. However, fatalities rose modestly by 16 deaths (an increase of about 11–12%), suggesting that while overall incidents decreased, the remaining accidents tended to be more severe—often linked to persistent issues like speeding, drink-driving, and motorcycle use.
