Traffic accidents fall over first three days of National Day holiday

According to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, 52 traffic accidents occurred nationwide on the first day of the holiday (August 29), leaving 34 people dead and 30 injured.

On the second day, the number of accidents fell to 46, with 21 people killed and 30 injured. Compared with the same period in 2025, the number of accidents decreased by 31.11% and fatalities by 38.24%, while the number of injuries increased by 11.11%. All the accidents recorded that day occurred on roads, with no accidents reported on railways or waterways.

On the third day, from 3 p.m. on August 30 to 3 p.m. on August 31, 40 traffic accidents occurred nationwide, killing 22 people and injuring 24. Compared with the same period last year, the number of accidents, deaths and injuries fell by 14.89%, 15.38% and 17.24%, respectively. No railway or waterway accidents were reported.

Over the first three days of the holiday, Vietnam recorded 138 traffic accidents, 77 deaths and 84 injuries. Notably, the daily number of accidents declined steadily, from 52 to 46 and then 40.

Alcohol, speeding remain major traffic violations

While the number of traffic accidents has fallen, violations are high. On August 31 alone, traffic police nationwide detected 18,738 violations and issued violation records for 14,961 cases. These included 2,513 alcohol-related violations, 3,240 speeding violations, 148 cases involving the use of mobile phones or electronic devices while driving, and four drug-related violations.

On the second day of the holiday, authorities also detected 1,965 alcohol-related violations and 3,227 speeding violations.

The figures show that although traffic accidents are trending down compared with the same period last year, key risk factors are on the roads, particularly drink-driving, speeding and using mobile phones while driving.

Extra caution needed on final days of holiday

This year’s National Day holiday period lasts five days, from August 29 through September 2. With the holiday entering its final days, traffic volumes are expected to increase further as people begin returning to cities and workplaces.

The Prime Minister has instructed authorities to strengthen measures to ensure traffic order and safety throughout the holiday, with a focus on violations that directly contribute to accidents and on traffic management in areas experiencing heavy vehicle flows.

Notably, the North-South Expressway recorded more than 321,000 vehicle trips on the first day of the holiday, up more than 57%, while traffic was smooth and no prolonged congestion was reported.

The figure is a positive sign for traffic management capacity, but also highlights the heavy pressure placed on major transport routes during the holiday.

In the final days, authorities will continue to strengthen patrols and inspections, particularly on gateway routes, expressways, around entertainment and tourist areas, and in locations experiencing increased numbers of people and vehicles.

The Traffic Police Department has urged motorists to never drive after drinking alcohol, obey speed limits, maintain a safe following distance and avoid using mobile phones while driving.

After three days of the holiday, traffic safety indicators are showing encouraging signs, with the number of accidents falling steadily and all three key indicators declining compared with the same period last year on the third day. However, with two days of the holiday remaining and traffic expected to increase around major urban centres, continued compliance with traffic laws will be crucial to keeping the roads safe.

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