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The total number of accidents in the cities with the highest number of accidents during the 5-month periods
of years 2012 and 2013 are as follows
with an accident rate of 11%, Izmir with an accident rate of 8%,
Bursa with an accident rate of 5% and Antalya with an accident
rate of 3%.
The province where the least number of traffic accidents is
observed is Ardahan. Based on 5-month data (April, May, June,
July, August), the total number of accidents that took place during
this period was only 90. The other provinces with the least number
of accidents after Ardahan are Tunceli, Kilis, Hakkari and Bayburt.
Comparison of the 5-month periods (April, May, June, July, August)
of year 2012 and 2013 reveals that the first 5 cities have remained
constant, however that, the total number of accidents increased
by 14% in 2013. While the total number of accidents during the
5-month period of 2012 was 400.255, this figure decreased to
352.255 in 2013. In 2013, total number of accidents increased in
only two cities, namely Mus and Kilis.
Based on the statistical data we compiled base don the accident
reports that were electronically transmitted to our center, the
average number of accidents per day during the period of April
2013-August 2013 was 2.302.
Looking at the 5-month data from year 2013 (April, May, June,
July, August) it is seen that Istanbul once again ranks number
one in terms of the total number traffic accidents. 34% of 353
accidents took place in Istanbul. Istanbul is followed by Ankara
with an accident rate of 11%, Izmir with an accident rate of 8%,
Bursa with an accident rate of 5% and Antalya with an accident
rate of 3%.
Looking at the 5-month data from year 2013 (April, May, June,
July, August) it is seen that Istanbul once again ranks number
one in terms of the total number traffic accidents.. 34% of 353
accidents took place in Istanbul. Istanbul is followed by Ankara
ISTANBUL
135.739
120.992
%34
%34
ANKARA
42.559
38.231
%11
%11
IZMIR
30.250
27.402
%8 %8
BURSA
19.248
17.487
%5 %5
ANTALYA
13.893
12.265
%3 %3
OTHER
159.217
135.878
%39
%39
2013
:
352.255
Accidents
2012
:
400.906
Accidents
-48.651
180.000
160.000
140.000
120.000
100.000
80.000
60.000
40.000
20.000
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Accident Reports
REPORTS
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