The number of road injury accidents in built-up areas in France has shown a general declining trend from 2013 to 2023. The actual number stood at 32.67 thousand accidents in 2023. Observed year-on-year variations display slight fluctuations with mostly negative percentages, indicating a reduction in the number of accidents. Specifically, from 2021 to 2022 and again to 2023, the year-on-year variation was consistently -1.87%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years was -1.77%, showing a steady average annual decrease. This downward trajectory is forecasted to continue, with the number of road injury accidents projected to reach 29.42 thousand by 2028, a forecast 5-year CAGR of -1.66% and a total forecast reduction of 8.03% from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in vehicle safety and infrastructure.
- Increasing adoption of policies and regulations aimed at improving road safety.
- Trends in urban planning and traffic management contributing to safer built-up areas.
- The impact of emerging transportation modes and shared mobility solutions.
