El Caribe newspaper reports that traffic accidents in Santo Domingo were up 20% this year over last year. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of violent deaths in Santo Domingo, according to data from the Ministry of Health. An average of 1,200 to 1,3000 traffic accidents occurs per month in Santo Domingo. Violent deaths in Santo Domingo last year, were 3,900 of which 1,662 were traffic accidents. Homicides totalled 1,121. Traffic accidents are the cause of 42.6% of violent deaths. Santo Domingo has a population of more than 2 million people. The government is working on modifications to the traffic law to be sent to congress. Seeks a legal framework to reduce deaths and serious injuries.
