The forecast for the number of road casualties on motorways in Sweden shows a consistent downward trend from 2024 to 2028. The values indicate a decrease from 1.48 thousand persons in 2024 to 1.14 thousand persons in 2028. Before 2024, the actual data for 2023 stood at 1.56 thousand persons.
This suggests a year-on-year variation of:
- From 2023 to 2024: -5.13%
- From 2024 to 2025: -6.08%
- From 2025 to 2026: -5.76%
- From 2026 to 2027: -6.87%
- From 2027 to 2028: -6.56%
Over the last five years, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for road casualty reduction stands at approximately -6.08%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in vehicle safety technologies, infrastructure improvements, and potential changes in legislation aimed at further reducing road casualties. Adopting autonomous driving technologies and increased public awareness campaigns could also play significant roles in achieving these reductions.