
UK has 2nd Safest Roads in Europe
The United Kingdom has the second safest roads in Europe, according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Road traffic deaths have been falling in the EU for the past two decades. In 2001, there were 54,900 fatalities. By 2017, this had fallen to 25,300. When based on the number of road fatalities per million inhabitants, the UK is ranked second with a figure of 28. Only Sweden’s roads are safer, with 25 road deaths per million peopl