Phnom Penh: Up to 52 passengers have died and 75 others have been seriously injured in traffic accidents over the past 10 days. This shocking report covers the period from July 31 to August 9, 2026, with a total of 69 accidents.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the main causes of traffic accidents are mostly speeding, not respecting the right of way, not keeping to the right, overtaking, turning carelessly, driving under the influence of alcohol, not respecting traffic signs, and vehicle factors.
The regions with the most accidents include Phnom Penh, Kandal Province, Kampong Speu, Svay Rieng, Sihanoukville, Prey Veng, Kratie, Tboung Khmum, Stung Treng, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Ratanakiri, Koh Kong, and Kampot Provinces.
Traffic accidents have become a hot topic in recent times. The problem is due to the increase in fatal crashes caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol and speeding. This trend has increased after the authorities did not enforce the law for a while.
Faced with this problem, Mr. Touch Sokha, Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, confirmed that His Excellency President Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has agreed, at the request of His Excellency Dr. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior and Chairman of the National Committee for Road Traffic Safety, to allow traffic police officers to tighten the enforcement of the law again from September 1, 2026 onwards.
The Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior emphasized that the implementation of the road traffic law will only be implemented in geographical areas where traffic accidents occur the most, namely in Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk, Kandal, Kampong Speu and Svay Rieng provinces. The restrictions focus on dangerous offenses, including speeding, drunk driving, failure to obey right-of-way signs and stoplights, and transporting bulky goods.
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