Road deaths in the Netherlands: lower than in 22 of the 26 other EU countries

Road deaths in 2024, in deaths per 100,000 people. Netherlands: 3.1; EU average: 4.4. Highest: Romania (7.8); lowest: Sweden (2.0).

Source: Eurostat, dataset sdg_11_40 (Road traffic deaths, by type of roads) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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Road deaths in the Netherlands: lower than in 22 of the 26 other EU countries

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