The number of road injury accidents in built-up areas in Belgium experienced a notable increase between 2013 and 2014, followed by fluctuations with a slight downward trend in subsequent years. In 2023, the number of road injury accidents stood at 21.36 thousand. Over the last five years, there has been an average annual decline of 0.84%. The forecasted data for the next five years suggests a continuing but gradual decrease in road injury accidents, with a forecasted average decline of 0.49% per year, amounting to a total reduction of 2.44% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
• Advancements in vehicle safety technology and infrastructure improvements.
• Potential impacts of increased urbanization and population density.
• Implementation of stricter traffic regulations and road safety campaigns.
• Effects of emerging transportation modes, such as electric scooters and autonomous vehicles, on accident rates.
