Phnom Penh: In a full month, from July 1 to 31, 2026, 208 road traffic accidents occurred across the country, resulting in 144 deaths and 245 serious injuries. According to the Ministry of Interior report.
According to the report, most traffic accidents that occurred were caused by speeding, failure to respect the right of way, driving not keeping to the right, overtaking, careless turns, driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to obey traffic signs, and vehicle factors.
In the first 6 months of 2026, traffic accidents increased compared to 2025, with 213 accidents, or 20 percent, an increase of 79 deaths, or 11 percent, and an increase of 468 injuries, or 32 percent.
Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the National Road Traffic Safety Committee, submitted a letter of respect to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia Requesting the principle of allowing the strict implementation of the Road Traffic Law to be re-imposed from September 1, 2026 onwards.
In the request letter, Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha respectfully reported to the Prime Minister about concerns about the increase in traffic accidents after the implementation of the law across the country was suspended for a long time to improve the economic situation of the people.
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