Traffic Corps Reveals 30.4% Drop in Fatality Rate During Eid Exodus Accidents
Data from the Integrated Road Safety Management System (IRSMS) application of the National Police Traffic Corps shows that the fatality rate of traffic accidents during the 2026 Eid exodus fell by 30.41% compared to the previous year.
Based on the data, the number of fatalities during this year’s exodus was recorded at 238 people, down 104 from 342 in 2025.
Additionally, the number of traffic accidents also decreased by 5.31%, from 2,880 incidents in 2025 to 2,727 in 2026.
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has given full attention to securing the Eid exodus and return as the largest annual humanitarian operation.
All National Police units, especially the Traffic Corps, have been ordered to provide the best service to the public, not only managing traffic but ensuring that people can travel safely, comfortably, and arrive at their destinations unharmed.
Traffic Corps Chief Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho stated that although Operation Ketupat 2026 has officially ended, the National Police will continue security through Enhanced Routine Activities (KRYD) until 29 March 2026 in line with the Chief’s directives.
“I, as Traffic Corps Chief of the National Police, with the permission of the Chief, tonight officially close Operation Ketupat 2026. Overall, the security and public order situation during the 2026 Eid celebrations remains safe, orderly, and conducive, without any prominent incidents,” Agus said in his statement on Thursday (26/3).
Agus also emphasised that the National Police will continue to escort the return flow as a significant portion remains.
“There is still a remaining return flow of 42.29% that we will continue to monitor through KRYD until 29 March. This duty is an honour; we must not tire or grow weary in serving the public to ensure they return home safely and securely,” he said.
Agus conveyed that the Chief’s policy to continue security through KRYD demonstrates the National Police’s commitment and seriousness in providing maximum protection to the public. Not only during the peak exodus but also until all people return to their home cities safely.
Agus noted that this decline in fatalities and traffic accidents is concrete evidence that strategic steps, cross-sectoral synergy, and the hard work of all personnel in the field during Operation Ketupat 2026 have been effective.
The National Police emphasises that public safety is the top priority, and this success is the result of collective efforts by all stakeholders and public participation in realising a safe and smooth exodus,” he added.
Furthermore, with the end of Operation Ketupat 2026 and the continuation of KRYD until 29 March 2026, the National Police ensures that the entire series of security for the Eid exodus and return in 2026 continues to run optimally until traffic conditions return to normal.