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RSS2023 figures show stalling progress in reducing road fatalities in too many countries
Today, the Commission is publishing preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2023. Around 20,400 people were killed in road crashes in the EU last year, a small 1% decrease on 2022.
New report from the European Road Safety Observatory: focus on distraction
Driver distraction is a significant risk factor in traffic.
Excellence in Road Safety Awards: European Commission rewards best road safety projects
The Commission is hosting the 2023 Excellence in Road Safety Awards. The awards recognise the best contributions by the European Road Safety Charter's community of organisations, authorities and companies towards safer roads across Europe.
20,640 people died in a road crash last year – progress remains too slow
The 20,640 deaths on EU roads last year represented a 4% increase in relation to 2021, as traffic levels recovered after the pandemic.
EU-Funded Road Safety Exchange Project Expands to 19 Countries
The EU-funded Road Safety Exchange project, celebrated as a catalyst for life-saving initiatives across Europe, is poised for expansion, encompassing 19 countries in its mission to fast-track road safety improvements.
New report from the European Road Safety Observatory: focus on drink driving
Drivers who have been drinking are 15 times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than sober drivers. This is among the statistics presented in the European Road Safety Observatory’s new thematic report on driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
European Commission and Member States meet to analyse road safety challenges
The High-Level Group on Road Safety of the European Union has met in Madrid today, with the aim of analysing several of the challenges that affect road safety, and assessing EU and national strategies.
Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2023 open for application
Do you have a road safety project or initiative that you think deserves EU-wide recognition? Apply now to win a prestigious Excellence in Road Safety Award.
European Commission publishes key indicators of road safety in Europe
The Commission has published the results of the Baseline project on 8 key performance indicators that influence road safety in Europe.
Road Safety: European Commission renews its commitment to the UN global partnership to build a world where roads are safe for everyone
The European Commission has reaffirmed its support to the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), the global partnership tackling the hard-hitting global road safety crisis we all face today.