The mortality rate from road traffic injuries in Singapore has shown a consistent decline over the years, dropping from 3.2 deaths per hundred thousand persons in 2013 to 1.4 in 2023. The year-on-year variation for 2023 stood at -6.67%, continuing the downward trend seen over the past decade. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the last five years (2018-2023) was -9.45%, indicating a steady reduction in road traffic mortality.
Looking ahead, forecasted data suggests this trend will continue through 2028, with an anticipated decline to 0.4 deaths per hundred thousand persons. The projected five-year CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is -19.73%, reflecting an accelerated decrease in mortality rates.
Future trends to watch for include advances in road safety technology, improved traffic regulations, and enhanced public awareness campaigns, all of which could further reduce traffic-related fatalities. Monitoring the effectiveness of these measures will be crucial for sustaining the downward trend in mortality rates.