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Key facts

Below you can find an overview of the key facts of the report. Detailed data per specific topic by country/area can be found here.

Most road traffic deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries

Over 90% of the world’s fatalities on the roads occur in low-income and middle-income countries, which have only 48% of the world’s registered vehicles.

English [pdf 27kb]

Nearly half of those dying on the world’s roads are vulnerable road users

Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders of motorized two-wheeler and their passengers ("vulnerable road users") account for around 46% of global road traffic deaths.

English [pdf 60kb]

Few countries have road safety laws relating to key risk factors that are sufficiently comprehensive in scope:

:: Introduction [pdf 11kb]
:: Speed [pdf 9kb]
:: Drink-driving [pdf 64kb]
:: Helmets [pdf 64kb]
:: Seat-belts [pdf 72kb]
:: Child-restraints [pdf 88kb]

Enforcement of laws relating to key risk factors for road traffic injuries is poor in many countries

Enforcement of road safety laws is often lacking.

English [pdf 14kb]

Additional information: current situation and evolution

Road traffic fatalities are predicted to rise to the fifth leading cause of death by 2030, resulting in an estimated 2.4 million fatalities per year.

English [pdf 77kb]



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