(Hai Fe) - What is the most dangerous month on the roads in Haifa? The Green Or Association brings findings and gives us answers, among them - when are the most dangerous roads.
The Green Light Association told Hai Fa News Corporation:
The summer months are characterized by long days, many vacations and spending time outside the home. Beyond that, they accompany more victims in road accidents than the other months of the year. The increase in casualties and deaths in the summer months is no accident. In the summer months, more people spend time outside the house, also the children are outside the frameworks, many drive on unfamiliar roads, the heavy heat increases fatigue. Many choose to ride bicycles or motorcycles.
The examination of injuries in road accidents according to the months of the year reveals that the top three months in the number of casualties from road accidents are August, June and July.
The month in which the most people were injured in road accidents in the last decade (2023-2014) is August, during which 19,954 people were injured during this period. The next month in the number of victims is יולי during which 19,379 people were injured, after him יוני during which 19,192 people were injured in accidents. The month in which the damage is the lowest according to the analysis of Or Yerok Association is a month November –16,388 victims in the last decade.
Attorney Yaniv Yaakov, CEO of the Green Or Association:
Analyzing traffic accident data allows us to pinpoint and target activity to save lives. The summer months are a period of time with a large number of victims in traffic accidents and this requires early preparation by the local authorities and the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety. The year 2024 is the deadliest in the last twenty years and is a warning light for all bodies dealing with road safety. Each city has its own unique characteristics that allow correct and targeted treatment in locating the hazards and treating them accordingly. Road accidents are not fate from heaven and with proper preparation, road accidents can be reduced.
What is the most dangerous month in Haifa?
יולי It is the month in which the most people were injured in road accidents In Haifa. 716 people were injured in road accidents in the month of July in the last decade (2023-2014) in the city, six were killed and 57 were seriously injured.
A 20% increase in traffic accident victims compared to the corresponding period until July 2023.
251 compared to 209 a year ago, an increase of 21%
The month of June ended with 40 road deaths compared to 36 in June 2023
The month of May ended with 45 road deaths compared to June 29, 2023
possible reasons
Regular and reserve soldiers on leave drive tired
The most dangerous age for driving in the service: 28-30.
Less police enforcement due to many demonstrations and security
Increased congestion and abnormal travel due to the large number of electric vehicles
Less publicity and awareness of domestic issues due to preoccupation with war and abductees
'Car racing' in the absence of deterrent punishment - legal reform is a must.
Thanks for bringing up the topic
It's nice that you raised awareness