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EU Road Fatalities Drop 1.3%, Sweden Leads in Safety

4/30/2025

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In 2023, the EU saw a slight decline in road traffic fatalities, with 20,380 lives lost—a 1.3% drop from the previous year. Sweden emerged as a beacon of safety, boasting the lowest fatality rate at 22 per million, while Bulgaria and Romania faced alarming rates of 81. Despite progress, the numbers remain far from pre-pandemic figures, highlighting ongoing challenges on the roads.

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In 2023, the EU saw a slight decline in road traffic fatalities, with 20,380 lives lost—a 1.3% drop from the previous year. Sweden emerged as a beacon of safety, boasting the lowest fatality rate at 22 per million, while Bulgaria and Romania faced alarming rates of 81. Despite progress, the numbers remain far from pre-pandemic figures, highlighting ongoing challenges on the roads.