In the analysis of the global number of road casualties on motorways by country for 2023, Germany stands highest with 35.18 thousand casualties, followed by Spain and Italy with 23.34 and 14.52 thousand respectively. France, Belgium, and Austria each exhibit lower figures at 8.75, 4.4, and 3.24 thousand casualties. Observably low numbers are reported in countries like Lithuania (0.044 thousand), Finland (0.21 thousand), and Denmark (0.242 thousand).
Year-on-year variations indicate notable trends: Germany and Spain had increases of 1.08% and 1.57% respectively, while Italy showed a decrease of 1.64%. Other remarkable trends include increases in Romania (4.51%) and Bulgaria (3.69%), contrasted with declines in Sweden (-4.35%) and Portugal (-2.03%). The Czech Republic and Poland recorded significant growths at 2.89% and 2.88% respectively.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in vehicle safety technology, potential changes in traffic regulations, and infrastructural developments expected to influence the number of road casualties. The growing adoption of autonomous driving technology and enhanced road safety measures may critically impact these figures in forthcoming years.
Top countries in Number of Road Casualties on Motorways by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 35,180 | 2023 | +0.82% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 23,340 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14,520 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8,750 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4,400 | 2023 | -1.19% | -0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3,240 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2,940 | 2023 | -1.18% | -2.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 2,520 | 2023 | -0.12% | -0.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 1,570 | 2023 | -4.97% | -4.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1,110 | 2023 | +2.5% | +2.89% | View data |
