Traffic accidents caused by rollovers and rear-end collisions decrease in Pará
Lack of attention in traffic is also lower in 2024. Data refers to records from all traffic agencies operating in the State
Traffic violence in general is increasing in Brazil, but in Pará, recent data from the State Department of Traffic (Detran) shows that incidents of rollover and collision have decreased last year. The data refers to records from all traffic agencies operating in the State and shows that accidents of this nature have been declining over the past three years.
According to the survey, in 2022, a total of 890 vehicles rolled over in Pará, while in 2023 the number was 601 records and in 2024 there were 578 occurrences. Mainly caused by speeding, a rollover occurs when the vehicle loses stability and tips over, almost always upside down.
In these cases, it is common for loss of control to happen when the driver is speeding and in areas with sharp curves. The two situations, when associated with a collision with another vehicle, almost always lead to serious accidents with victims. "The lack of control by the driver, distracted attention, and alcohol consumption also increase the likelihood of a rollover," explains the operations coordinator of Detran, Ivan Feitosa.
On the state highways under the agency's jurisdiction, speed controllers and enhanced vertical signage, along with educational campaigns on the busiest highways, are among the reasons for the reduction in rollovers.
Another collision that has been decreasing since 2023, the side or rear-end collision, indicates that drivers are more attentive when navigating intersections and changing lanes. Detran's data shows that in 2022, 2023, and 2024, there were 720, 599, and 585 accidents of this type, respectively. Maintaining distance between vehicles, avoiding distractions, and above all, respecting signage are essential to prevent collisions.
Both rollovers and collisions are related to the driver's lack of attention. In general, this cause has also been declining throughout the State. According to Detran, last year, 9,405 incidents were primarily caused by driver distraction, 1,554 fewer than the previous year. "Although still high, the declining numbers show that the work of monitoring and education is yielding positive results and that the driver is more attentive to traffic rules," says Feitosa.
