In order to preventing and reducing the sand ship water traffic accidents, based on the statistical analysis of the sand ship traffic accidents in some water areas from 2008 to the first half year of 2012, the occurrence of the sand ship traffic accidents law was explored, and combining with statistical analysis of crew, ship, environment, management, sand which are in the operation of the ship systems, the countermeasures for safety management were proposed. It will provide reference for the relevant responsible departments to develop the sand ship water transport safety management countermeasures.