Road Safety Operation 2026 a Success: Traffic Police Chief Reports 51.06 Per Cent Drop in Fatalities
The National Traffic Police Corps (Korlantas) of the Indonesian National Police recorded outstanding results at the conclusion of Road Safety Operation 2026. Korlantas chief Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho revealed that during the 14-day operation (2–15 February), the number of road fatalities was significantly reduced.
“Alhamdulillah, overall Road Safety Operation 2026 was a success, carried out in collaboration with all stakeholders on the ground. The most gratifying parameter is that the number of fatalities dropped drastically by 51.06 per cent compared to the period before the operation,” Inspector General Agus said whilst presenting the Analysis and Evaluation results in Jakarta on Monday (16/2/2026).
Beyond the death toll, Inspector General Agus also reported that total traffic accidents fell by 34.96 per cent, or 2,098 fewer incidents. Serious injuries declined by 23.04 per cent and minor injuries by 33.17 per cent.
These achievements were inseparable from the extensive pre-emptive and preventive measures championed by Inspector General Agus through the ‘Traffic Police Reaching Out and Serving’ programme. More than 14.8 million educational activities were conducted by personnel on the ground during the operation.
“The spirit of humane service has become the lifeblood of our officers in the field. We prioritise education without the distance of authority. The public is orderly not out of fear, but out of awareness of safety. This is what we call making the road a space of civilisation,” he added.
Ahead of Operation Ketupat 2026, Korlantas is also giving serious attention to the roadworthiness of public transport. Through checkpoint activities across all regional police commands, 3,618 vehicles were inspected. The results showed that 93 per cent of vehicles were declared roadworthy.
However, Inspector General Agus flagged the 7 per cent, or 248 vehicles, that were not roadworthy. The most common violations included the absence of fire extinguishers, missing emergency glass breakers, and the use of bald tyres.
“We must ensure that public transport vehicles in operation are safe. The number of homebound travellers this year is predicted to reach 143.91 million people, so ensuring that buses and travel vehicles are roadworthy is non-negotiable in order to protect the lives of travellers,” Inspector General Agus stressed.
Enhanced Law Enforcement via ETLE
Despite prioritising a humane approach, law enforcement through the Electronic Traffic Law Enforcement (ETLE) system and ETLE Precision Drone Patrol still recorded a 25.96 per cent increase. According to him, this is part of strengthening objective and transparent enforcement patterns.
“This increase in enforcement is a form of justice for road users who follow the rules. Technology serves as a complement to the humane approach so that traffic discipline grows organically,” he explained.
In closing, Inspector General Agus stated that the results of the Road Safety Operation would serve as a strong foundation and part of the conditions-building effort ahead of Operation Ketupat 2026. Korlantas will continue to collaborate with stakeholders in achieving road safety, order and smooth traffic flow.
“This success is vital capital for welcoming a safe and conducive Lebaran homecoming season. We want the public to feel that the traffic police are their companions on every journey,” Inspector General Agus concluded.