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Global Road Death Rates Fall, But Poorer Nations Continue To Struggle

In the United States, road fatalities have declined in recent years following a peak in 2021, and pedestrian deaths also fell during 2025.

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Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries. Pic via(@CTVNews)

Global rates of road injuries and fatalities have declined by more than 30% since 1990, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.

According to the report, despite this long-term improvement, road traffic crashes continue to claim more than 1.1 million lives annually, with the overwhelming majority of deaths occurring in low-income countries.

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The report said high-income nations have benefited from stronger road safety measures, including improved vehicle safety standards and the widespread use of seat belts, while many developing countries continue to face growing risks due to rapid urbanization and increasing vehicle ownership.

In the United States, road fatalities have declined in recent years following a peak in 2021, and pedestrian deaths also fell during 2025.

According to the report, the findings were released alongside a United Nations high-level meeting on global road safety in New York.

Researchers emphasized that reducing traffic deaths requires systemic approaches that prevent crashes and protect road users, while warning that distracted driving and the growing popularity of larger vehicles remain significant challenges to improving road safety worldwide.

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