Written Replies to Parliamentary Questions
Breakdown of road traffic accidents by age of driver from 2021 to 2025 and review of three-year driving licence renewal cycle for drivers aged 65 and above
6 May 2026
Question:
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik: To ask the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) what is the number of road traffic accidents caused by drivers aged 65 and above for each year from 2021 to 2025 and how does this compare against other age groups; and (b) whether the Ministry will review the current three-year driving licence renewal cycle for drivers aged 65 and above.
Answer:
Mr K Shanmugam, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs:
1. Appended below is the annual number of accidents involving injury or death that the Traffic Police (TP) has investigated and determined to be caused by the motorist. This excludes accidents where TP was unable to determine the at-fault party.
Age | Number of Accidents | ||||
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Below 65 years old | 4,089 | 4,495 | 4,035 | 3,384 | 3,194 |
65 years old and above | 564 | 538 | 594 | 530 | 503 |
*Figures are accurate as of 7 Jan 2026.
2. The current licence renewal regime aims to promote road safety and provide seniors the convenience of driving in a risk-calibrated manner . The Ministry of Home Affairs and TP will continue to review the licence renewal rules regularly to ensure they remain fit for purpose.