Singapore (VNA) – Road safety in Singapore has reached its most dangerous level in years, with traffic fatalities in 2025 hitting a 10-year high and deaths among the elderly more than doubling.
According to annual road traffic statistics released on February 26 by the Singapore Traffic Police, traffic deaths hit a 10-year high of 149 in 2025 compared with 141 in 2016 and 142 in 2024. The number of injured people also increased from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.
Of great concern to the authorities was the number of elderly who died, with the figure more than doubling from 11 in 2024 to 27 in 2025. All were pedestrians.
Meanwhile, the number of traffic accidents resulting in deaths rose from 139 cases in 2024 to 147 cases in 2025. The number of traffic accidents resulting in injuries also went up, from 7,053 cases in 2024 to 7,560 cases in 2025. More speedsters were caught, with the number of speeding violations increasing from 201,358 cases in 2024 to 253,550 cases in 2025.
Although motorcycles accounted for only about 15% of total vehicles last year, accidents involving motorcycles made up 54.8% of total road accidents and 53% of fatalities.
In response, the Traffic Police said enforcement will be intensified, including the installation of additional speed cameras at junctions.
Singapore has already raised speeding fines from January 1, tightened speed limit regulations, and enhanced safety standards for motorcycle helmets and child restraint systems in vehicles./.
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