MMDA Alert Data (August 2018 - December 2020)
Comprehensive analysis of 17,000+ traffic incidents reported by MMDA examining accident hotspots, peak hours, vehicle types, and road safety patterns across Metro Manila's major roads.
Analysis of 17,312 MMDA-reported traffic incidents across Metro Manila reveals that vehicular accidents dominate at 68%, with clear hotspot locations and peak-hour patterns from 2018 to 2020.
Key metrics from MMDA traffic incident reports across Metro Manila's national roads.
Breakdown of reported incident categories
Incidents by year (2018-2020)
Where do traffic incidents occur most frequently?
Distribution across Metro Manila cities
Percentage share by municipality
The most dangerous spots on Metro Manila's roads.
Specific locations with highest incident counts
Road safety data for major incident locations
| Location | Incidents | City | Road | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDSA Shaw Tunnel | 306 | Mandaluyong | EDSA | Critical |
| EDSA Guadalupe | 285 | Makati | EDSA | Critical |
| EDSA Megamall | 235 | Mandaluyong | EDSA | Critical |
| EDSA Buendia | 227 | Makati | EDSA | High |
| EDSA Main Ave | 220 | Quezon City | EDSA | High |
| C5 Lanuza | 219 | Pasig | C5 | High |
| EDSA Ortigas Flyover | 205 | Quezon City | EDSA | High |
| C5 Kalayaan | 196 | Makati | C5 | Moderate |
| EDSA Boni | 193 | Mandaluyong | EDSA | Moderate |
| EDSA Reliance | 188 | Mandaluyong | EDSA | Moderate |
When do traffic incidents occur most frequently?
Hourly distribution showing peak incident times
Weekly pattern of traffic incidents
Comparing incident rates
Which direction of travel has more incidents?
NB, SB, EB, WB distribution
Understanding directional patterns
NB/SB dominance reflects EDSA's north-south orientation as Metro Manila's main artery.
What types of vehicles are most frequently involved?
Frequency of vehicle involvement
How do incidents affect traffic flow?
Traffic disruption severity
Traffic flow disruption analysis
90% of incidents block only 1 lane, indicating quick MMDA response minimizes traffic disruption.
Comparing incident rates on EDSA, C5, and other major roads.
Metro Manila's two main arteries
Incidents along EDSA segments
Breaking down incident types beyond vehicular accidents.
Detailed breakdown of incident types
How lockdowns affected road safety in Metro Manila.
Note the dramatic drop during March 2020 lockdown
Major insights from the traffic incident analysis.
With 306 incidents, Shaw Tunnel is Metro Manila's most accident-prone location, likely due to merging traffic patterns.
50.4% of all incidents occur in QC, reflecting both EDSA and C5's significant portions running through the city.
7-8 AM sees peak incidents with 2,627 combined, as commuters rush to work on congested roads.
Tuesday has 22% more incidents than Sunday, showing weekday commute patterns significantly affect safety.
Private cars/sedans appear in 6,709 incidents, followed by UV Express (4,532) and motorcycles (3,577).
NB incidents (38%) exceed SB (35%), possibly due to morning rush toward Manila CBD.
90% of incidents block only 1 lane, indicating MMDA's quick response and efficient clearance operations.
10,111 incidents in 2019 (pre-pandemic) represents normal traffic conditions - ~28 incidents daily average.
2020 saw dramatic 68% reduction in incidents due to ECQ/GCQ restrictions, proving traffic volume directly correlates to accidents.
865 stalled bus incidents suggest aging public transport fleet and need for better vehicle maintenance.
Understanding how this data was collected and analyzed.
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