inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo revealed the results of the Accident Analysis and Evaluation, which showed a decrease in the number of traffic accidents. However, there are still critical times that require vigilance during the Eid al-Fitr homecoming period.
This data will be used as evaluation material for improving road safety during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming period. Based on the evaluation, the number of accidents decreased by 31.43 percent, while the number of fatalities decreased by 53.24 percent.
Furthermore, serious injuries decreased by 7.19 percent, and minor injuries decreased by 27.85 percent compared to the previous period.
"Despite the decrease, we believe there are still certain times that are accident-prone and require our serious attention," Sigit said while leading a coordination meeting for Operation Ketupat 2026 at the PTIK Building, South Jakarta, Monday (3/2/2026).
Sigit revealed that the analysis showed that the most accidents occurred between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, with a total of 532 incidents.
This time is considered vulnerable due to increased traffic activity, whether for work, intercity travel, or daily mobility.
"In addition to traffic density, driver conditions are also considered to contribute to the increased number of accidents during this time," he said.
In the evaluation, the most dominant cause of accidents was failure to maintain a safe following distance, with 1,156 cases. Other common causes include negligence toward the vehicle in front and speed.
"Fatigue and drowsiness while driving are still factors that frequently trigger accidents, especially on long-distance trips," explained Sigit.
Sigit said the results of this analysis will serve as evaluation material for the police in increasing traffic safety awareness, especially ahead of the homecoming and return travel periods, which are expected to see high mobility.
Public awareness campaigns and education will continue to be intensified to reduce the number of accidents by 2026.
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