Data and statistics
The road traffic death rate by WHO region and income level: In 2010, low- and middle-income countries had higher road traffic fatality rates (18.3 and 20.1, respectively) compared to high-income countries (8.7). The African region had the highest road traffic fatality rate, at 24.1, while the European region had the lowest rate, at 10.3.
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Road traffic deaths
1.24 millionpeople die each year on the world's roads.
Number of road traffic deathsVulnerable road users
50%of those dying on the world’s roads are vulnerable road users (23% motorcyclists, 22% pedestrians, 5% cyclists).
Distribution of road traffic deaths by type of road userLegislation
7%of the world’s population (28 countries) have comprehensive laws on five key risk factors.
Existence of child restraint legislation