Most car accidents happen within 5 KM of home

Many Malaysians think accidents happen on highways — but data tells a different story. Most crashes occur within just a few kilometres from home, on familiar neighbourhood roads where drivers tend to relax their focus. MIROS (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research) notes that human error causes about 80% of all road accidents — and a large share happen during routine short trips.

SaferDaily Tip: Stay alert, even when you’re almost home. The last five minutes of your drive deserve the same focus as the first five.