Are Europe’s roads getting safer, or simply less dangerous?

EU road-safety progress is continuing but at a slow and arguably insufficient pace, with no major improvements highlighted. Persistently slow safety gains could maintain regulatory pressure on vehicle standards and support continued public spending on road infrastructure and safety programs, with modest implications for insurers and automotive suppliers.

Analysis

EU road-safety progress is continuing but at a slow and arguably insufficient pace, with no major improvements highlighted. Persistently slow safety gains could maintain regulatory pressure on vehicle standards and support continued public spending on road infrastructure and safety programs, with modest implications for insurers and automotive suppliers.