The Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 presents a comprehensive overview of global road traffic fatalities and the efforts being made worldwide to reduce them. This fifth edition of the report tracks progress made between 2010 and 2021 and serves as a crucial foundation for the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, which aims to halve road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
Despite a slight decrease in the number of annual road traffic deaths to 1.19 million, the report highlights that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of all road users. While significant steps have been taken to improve road safety, the current toll on lives is still unacceptably high, emphasizing the urgent need for action to achieve the 2030 target.
Country profiles are available for nations that participated in the GSRRS 2023 data collection survey, offering valuable insights into each region’s road safety landscape. The launch of this report signifies the ongoing global commitment to addressing road safety as a critical public health issue.
For those seeking further information or data inquiries related to the report, please refer to the contact email provided. The Excel file accompanying the report contains detailed country profiles, data sets, and updates on road fatality estimates, serving as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in the road safety community. Visit the Global Health Estimates page for the latest WHO-led estimations on road fatalities.
The Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessors, shining a spotlight on the importance of prioritizing road safety and striving for a future where road traffic deaths and injuries are significantly reduced.