Police Chief: Traffic Accidents Drop 40% Up to Day 6 of Eid Exodus
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo reported that the number of traffic accidents during this year’s Eid al-Fitr exodus has decreased by 40 per cent up to the sixth day of the 2026 Lebaran transport operation compared to last year.
According to him, this measure aligns with policy coordination between government entities, including the National Police, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Ministry of Health, to ensure that drivers and vehicles used are roadworthy.
“Up to the sixth day, Alhamdulillah, the number of traffic accidents reported to us has decreased by 40.91 per cent or 682 cases compared to the Ketupat operation in 2025,” Listyo stated during a press conference at the Presisi Field of the Metro Jaya Regional Police, on Wednesday (18/3).
Listyo hopes that the number of accidents this year can continue to decline compared to last year until the end of the return flow, as coordination with relevant parties will be further enhanced.
“Alhamdulillah, hopefully we can maintain this figure until the completion of the mudik series and the return series,” he explained.
1.2 million vehicles exit Jakarta
On the other hand, the volume of vehicles leaving Jakarta continues to increase. Based on records, 1,213,388 vehicles have left Jakarta via toll roads.
“The current estimate for vehicles exiting Jakarta is 1,213,388. This is via tolls or an increase of 20.89 per cent compared to normal daily traffic volume or an increase of 2.83 per cent compared to Eid 2025,” he said.
Despite the surge in vehicles, traffic density at several points is starting to be resolved. One of the previously congested points is the area leading to Gilimanuk Port, as well as the Cikatama toll gate.
“The most congested point currently monitored is probably Gilimanuk, but Alhamdulillah, it is gradually being resolved, while on the toll road at the Cikatama toll gate,” he clarified.
Meanwhile, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi advised the public to plan their mudik journeys well for smoother traffic flow. He hopes that the entire series of mudik and Eid return flow this year can proceed safely, comfortably, and without incident for all citizens.
“I want to urge mudik travellers to plan their journeys properly, and also to comply with directions and instructions from officers in the field so that the journey can be even smoother,” Dudy concluded.