Road injuries
5-29 years old · Stable trend
Deaths from traffic crashes involving cars, motorcycles, pedestrians, and cyclists. The leading cause of death for people aged 5-29.
Deaths / year
1,350,000
Deaths / day
3,699
Deaths / hour
154
Deaths / second
0.04
Share of all global deaths
2%
1,350,000 of 62,000,000 total deaths
Risk Factors
Speeding
Drunk driving
No seatbelt/helmet
Distracted driving
Poor road infrastructure
Age group most affected
5-29 years old
Global trend
Stable