On February 25, 2026, road traffic in Vietnam continued to be a topic of public interest as it entered the period following the Lunar New Year holiday of the Year of the Horse. Amidst the high volume of vehicles, numerous events related to traffic safety, accidents, and traffic management were reported nationwide by authorities and the media.
1. Key Traffic Accident News of the Day
Today's news updates show several serious traffic accidents resulting in casualties. A collision between a tractor-trailer and a woman on her way to a medical appointment resulted in her immediate death. Additionally, several collisions between cars and electric motorbikes killed students on their way to school; these incidents are currently under investigation by authorities.
Furthermore, traffic police in Hai Phong are investigating and handling two recent road traffic accidents, consolidating legal evidence and continuing to investigate the specific causes of these incidents.
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2. Post-Tet Traffic Pressure on Expressways and Major Cities
According to statistics, during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, expressways managed by the Vietnam Expressway Investment and Development Corporation (VEC) served approximately 2.68 million vehicles, an increase of nearly 19% compared to the same period last year, indicating very high travel demand during this period.
In Ho Chi Minh City, significant traffic congestion occurred on many roads and expressways as people returned after Tet, causing some national highways and gateways to be overloaded for extended periods during the peak day at the end of the holiday.
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3. Enhanced Traffic Safety After the Holiday
Authorities and local authorities continued to tighten control over traffic order, strictly handling violations, especially focusing on dangerous behaviors such as drunk driving. In just one day of inspections, traffic police detected over 2,000 cases of drunk driving, including drivers of ride-hailing taxis, and proceeded to impound vehicles and revoke driver's licenses as prescribed.
In Da Nang, the Department of Construction and local authorities continued to strengthen traffic safety and order during the spring and festival season, coordinating traffic and ensuring road transport safety at important tourist destinations.
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4. Looking back at accident statistics during Tet
According to compiled statistics from various newspapers, during the 9-day Tet holiday of the Year of the Horse 2026, there were 378 road traffic accidents nationwide, resulting in 224 deaths and 274 injuries, a decrease compared to the same period last year. Violations related to drunk driving and speeding still accounted for a high percentage of the total number of accidents.
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Conclusion
February 25, 2026, witnessed several notable developments in road traffic, from serious accidents to increased traffic pressure after the Tet holiday and the efforts of authorities in ensuring traffic safety. In the coming period, continued strict enforcement of violations, enhanced traffic regulation, and public safety awareness campaigns will remain key solutions to minimize accidents and congestion nationwide.
