France had the highest number of fatal accidents in the European transportation and storage sector, recording a 1.01% increase in 2023. The United Kingdom and Italy followed, with significant increases of 5.29% and 3.66%, respectively. Germany showed a slight increase at 1.18%, while Spain experienced a decline of 1.78%. The highest year-on-year increase was noted in Latvia and Norway at 11.38%. Over the past five years (CAGR), variations were as follows: significant decreases in Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, and Switzerland, while Luxembourg saw considerable growth.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued vigilance in France's safety strategies, as it remains the leading country in fatal accidents.
- Monitoring the regulatory impacts and safety measures in Latvia and Norway, where there has been a dramatic rise in incidents.
- Exploring the effectiveness of declining accident rates in Belgium and Portugal.
- Sustainability and technology advancements in transportation safety could further influence trends across Europe.
Top countries in Fatal Accidents at Work in Transportation and Storage by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Accidents) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 102 | 2023 | +4.08% | +1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 88 | 2023 | +3.53% | +5.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 85 | 2023 | +4.94% | +3.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 70 | 2023 | +6.06% | +1.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 64 | 2023 | 0% | -1.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 35 | 2023 | -2.78% | +1.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 32 | 2023 | 0% | -5.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 19 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 17 | 2023 | 0% | -2.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 14 | 2023 | +7.69% | -3.81% | View data |
