Based on the forecasted data, the number of road casualties in France is expected to exhibit a decreasing trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual number of road casualties stood at 69.94 thousand persons. The year-on-year variation between 2023 and 2024 is -1.16%, and this declining trend continues year-over-year, resulting in a 52.0% year-on-year variation for 2028 compared to 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicating the average annual change over the last five years is -1.57%.

Future trends to watch for:

Advanced vehicle safety technologies and autonomous driving features may further reduce road casualties.
Public awareness and education campaigns on road safety could play a significant role.
Infrastructure improvements and stricter traffic regulations might contribute to ongoing reductions in road casualties.