Global Incident Stats
A global issue
Here are some global statistics on road accidents:
Between
20 and 50 million
people are injured in road accidents each year, many with disabilities.
More than
90% of road traffic deaths
occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Location
More than 90% of road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Age
Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults ages 5–29.
Sex
Men are three times more likely to be killed in road crashes than women.
Economic impact
Road traffic crashes cost most countries 3% of their gross domestic product.
Causes
Some causes of road accidents include lack of attention, reckless driving, speeding, and inconsiderate driving.
Location of accidents
Intersections are one of the more accident-prone areas on the road.