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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.
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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.
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Few countries have road safety laws relating to key risk factors that are sufficiently comprehensive in scope:
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Introduction [pdf 11kb]
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Speed [pdf 9kb]
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Drink-driving [pdf 64kb]
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Helmets [pdf 64kb]
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Seat-belts [pdf 72kb]
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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.
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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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