Car Accidents in the UAE

• Men recponsible for 92% of deaths.



• Drivers from the age group 18 to 27 have been held responsible for 37% of deaths.



• Last year's death average was one every 28 hours.



• Pakistani drivers were responsible for 25.6% of deaths, Indian drivers caused 20% followed closely by UAE nationals at 19%.



• The number of accidents in 2006 was 243,386...an increase of 61% compared to 2005.



• In these 312 people were killed while 1,812 were injured.



• Fatal accidents at night made up 45 per cent of the total number of fatalities.



• Private vehicles caused 1,164 accidents killing 167 people.



• Heavy trucks were responsible for 128 accidents causing 32 deaths.



• Light trucks were responsible for 133 accidents and 25 deaths.



• Emirates Road continues to remain the most dangerous road, topping the list with 128 accidents in which 40 people were killed.



• Sheikh Zayed Road stood second with 122 accidents although the death toll here increased to 45.



• Al Khail Road followed closely with 34 accidents and nine deaths.



• Dubai-Al Ain Road recorded 33 accidents and nine deaths.



• Sheikh Rashid Road had 29 accidents and six deaths.



• Al Ittihad Road had 24 accidents and seven deaths.

[Via Emirates Today]