Road fatalities in EU remained below pre-pandemic level

March 29, 2022

The scene of a car crash in Maasmechelen. Most fatal accidents (52%) occur on regional roads, 40% in urban areas, and 8% on highways /Belga

Last year, the number of traffic deaths in the European Union increased by 5% compared to 2020. In 2021, 19 800 people died in traffic, or 1 000 more than one year before. Still, these figures were 13% lower compared to pre-corona times. The figures were published on March 28th by the European Commission. The

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