Most Fatal Motorcycle Accidents Occur in Spring

Gwangju, Near Sangmu Market in Ssangchon-dong
Jeonnam, Near Jorye Intersection in Suncheon
Fatality Rate Twice That of Other Traffic Accidents Over Three Years
"Beware of Road Potholes During the Thawing Season"

It has been found that the highest number of motorcycle fatalities in Gwangju and Jeonnam occur during the spring season.

From 2021 to 2023, a total of 3,755 two-wheeler traffic accidents occurred in Gwangju and Jeonnam, resulting in 130 deaths and 4,967 injuries, highlighting the urgent need for drivers to exercise special caution. Asia Economy DB

According to the Gwangju-Jeonnam branch of the Korea Road Traffic Authority on the 19th, there were a total of 3,755 motorcycle traffic accidents in Gwangju and Jeonnam between 2021 and 2023. Among these, 130 people lost their lives and 4,967 were injured. Although motorcycle accidents account for about 8% of all traffic accidents, the fatality rate per 100 accidents is 3.5, which is nearly double the overall traffic accident fatality rate of 1.8.

In particular, 40 fatalities occurred during the spring (March to May), accounting for 19.4% of all traffic accident deaths in the same period, a higher proportion than in other seasons. Accident-prone areas included seven locations in Gwangju and five in Jeonnam. In Gwangju, six accidents occurred near Sangmu Market in Ssangchon-dong, Seo-gu, and in Jeonnam, five accidents occurred near Jorye Intersection in Suncheon, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities.

Jung Euncheol, head of the Gwangju-Jeonnam branch of the Korea Road Traffic Authority, said, "Since motorcycle use increases in the spring, extra caution is required," and added, "As potholes are likely to form on roads during the thawing season, drivers should carefully check road conditions while driving."