Most accident claims in 2024 involved Myvi, Yamaha 135LC, say insurers
KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua Myvi and Yamaha 135LC top the chart as the vehicles most frequently involved in accidents in 2024.
Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC) coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid said records from the insurance industry showed a total of 24,628 claims were made involving the Perodua Myvi last year.
This was followed by Proton Saga with 16,159 claims and Honda City with 13,388.
"The top 10 cars most frequently involved in accidents, and leading the list is the 'King of Malaysia' (Myvi).
"This is not just a claim; it is based on statistics: 24,628 Perodua Myvi were involved in accidents, followed by the Proton Saga with 16,159 and the Honda City with 13,388," she said during a briefing at the soft launch of the VTAREC 2025 public awareness campaign on vehicle theft and road accidents.
Meanwhile, the Yamaha 135LC tops the list as the motorcycle most frequently involved in accidents, with almost 3,000 cases, followed by the Yamaha Y15ZR with 2,154.
"Both vehicles (Yamaha 135LC and Y15ZR) accounted for about 30 per cent of total motorcycle accidents last year," she said.
Earlier, she said the nation recorded a total of 266,716 accidents last year. Car accidents made up the highest number, with 229,739 cases, followed by 21,828 involving commercial vehicles and motorcycles (15,149).
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