The number of road injury accidents in built-up areas in Austria has been showing a steady decline over the past decade. In 2023, the number stood at 23.24 thousand accidents. From 2013 to 2023, the annual year-on-year variation has generally been negative, with notable declines seen in 2017 and 2018. Over the last two years, the variation in percentage remained minimal, at -0.086% annually. The last five-year CAGR stands at 0.18%, indicating a relatively stable trend. Forecasts suggest a continued slight decline, with the number of accidents expected to reach 23.14 thousand by 2028, reflecting a -0.07% CAGR and an overall -0.35% growth rate over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Advancements in road safety technologies and infrastructure improvements
- Impact of increased urbanization on accident rates
- Influence of policy changes and stricter traffic regulations
- Potential impact of autonomous vehicles on road safety
- Shifts in public transportation usage reducing road traffic
