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Road accidents: The risk factors

About 1.19 million people die each year globally from road crashes

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by Hillary Bett

Infographics10 February 2025 - 13:10
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In Summary



    Road accidents: The risk factors



    According to the WHO, about 1.19 million people die each year globally from road crashes.

    WHO says males are 3 times more likely to be killed in road crashes than females.

    92 per cent of the world's fatalities on the roads occur in low- and middle-income countries.

    WHO states that more than half of all road traffic deaths are among pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

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