In 2023, the mortality caused by road traffic injury in France stood at 4.3 deaths per hundred thousand persons. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline in mortality rates, starting from 4.1 deaths per hundred thousand persons in 2024 and decreasing to 3.3 by 2028. This data indicates a year-on-year decrease of approximately 5% from 2024 to 2025, 5.1% from 2025 to 2026, 5.4% from 2026 to 2027, and 5.7% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecasted period is approximately -6.14%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in vehicle safety technology, stricter traffic regulations, and increased public awareness campaigns, all of which could further drive down road traffic injury fatalities. Additionally, the impact of autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle adoption might play a significant role in reducing mortality rates in the long term.