- About 1.24 million people globally die each year as a result of road traffic crashes—that’s nearly 3400 deaths a day.
- Half of those who die on the world’s roads are vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
- Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death globally among people aged 15–29 years.
- Around the world, almost three times more men than women die from road traffic injuries.
- Five key risk factors in road traffic deaths and injuries are: drinking and driving, speeding and failing to use motorcycle helmets, seat-belts and child restraints.
- Over 90% of the world’s road traffic fatalities occur in low- and middle-income countries, even though these countries have only about half the world’s vehicles.
- Without action, annual road traffic deaths are predicted to increase to around 1.9 million by 2030 and to become the seventh leading cause of death.