There were 1.35 million road traffic deaths globally in 2016, with millions more sustaining serious injuries and living with long-term adverse health consequences. Globally, road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death among young people, and the main cause of death among those aged 15–29 years. Road traffic injuries are currently estimated to be the 8th leading cause of death across all age groups globally, and are predicted to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030.
"Road traffic injuries can be prevented. Governments need to take action to address road safety in a holistic manner. This requires involvement from multiple sectors such as transport, police, health, education, and actions that address the safety of roads, vehicles, and road users."
"Effective interventions include designing safer infrastructure and incorporating road safety features into land-use and transport planning, improving the safety features of vehicles, improving post-crash care for victims of road crashes, setting and enforcing laws relating to key risks, and raising public awareness."
Death rate due to road traffic injuries.
people die each year on the world’s roads
of those dying on the world's roads are vulnerable road users
Countries have amended their laws to bring them into line with best practice on one or more key risk factors for road traffic injuries over the past three years