The number of people who died in traffic accidents in the last year was 2839, the lowest ever for four consecutive years.
On the other hand, by prefecture, Tokyo became the largest number in Japan for the first time in 53 years, and it is thought that the background is that the number of cars speeding up in urban areas where traffic is low has increased due to the influence of the new coronavirus. ..
According to the National Police Agency, the number of people who died in traffic accidents in the last year was 2839, which is 376 less than the number of adults.
For the first time since we started collecting statistics in 1948, the number fell below 3,000, setting a new record low for the fourth consecutive year.
The death toll by prefecture is
▽ Tokyo with 155,
followed by
▽ Aichi with 154,
▽ Hokkaido with 144, and
▽ Kanagawa with 140.
It is the first time in 53 years that the death toll in Tokyo is the highest in Japan.
According to people familiar with the matter, the new coronavirus has reduced traffic, especially in urban areas, where many cars are speeding up, leading to fatal accidents.
The government has set a goal of reducing the number of fatalities from traffic accidents to 2,500 or less per year by 2020, but it has not been achieved, and police and others nationwide are stepping up their efforts.