“ India tops the world in road crash deaths and injuries. It has 1 per cent of the world’s vehicles but accounts for 11 per cent of all road crash deaths, witnessing 53 road crashes every hour; killing 1 person every 4 minutes,” the report said.
Which country has the highest road death toll?
Whilst India has the highest recorded road deaths of any country in the world with near 300,000 people losing their lives on the roads, it also have one of the highest populations at 1.3 billion.
Which European country has the highest road deaths?
At the other end of the scale, the highest rate for fatalities in Europe was Lithuania where 10 people per 100,000 of population were killed. Next was Serbia on 9.7 per 100,000 with Poland on 9.2. In 2012, Serbia also had the dubious distinction of the world’s highest number of fatalities per registered vehicle.
Which country has the lowest road deaths?
The lowest death rate recorded in 2019 was in Iceland , which recorded a significant drop from the previous year. The European Union had aimed to halve the rate of road fatalities between 2010 and 2020.
What was the worst accident in history?
The single worst industrial accident in history occurred on December 3, 1984, when some 45 tons of the dangerous gas methyl isocyanate escaped from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India.
Which country is the safest to drive in?
The safest roads in the world can be found in Norway . Scoring an impressive 8.21 out of 10, the research found Norway the safest country to drive in.
What is the number one cause of death in Europe?
The main causes of death in EU countries are circulatory diseases and various types of cancer, followed by respiratory diseases and external causes of death. Circulatory diseases continue to be the leading cause of death across the EU, accounting for about 1.7 million deaths in 2017 or 37% of all deaths.
What country in Europe has the safest roads?
| Country Deaths per million inhabitants | 1. Sweden 25 | 2. UK 28 | 3. Denmark 30 | 4. Netherlands 31 |
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What state has the most car accidents 2020?
- Massachusetts.
- Maine.
- Maryland.
- Rhode Island.
- New Hampshire.
Who has the safest roads in the world?
The safest roads in the world can be found in Norway . Scoring an impressive 8.21 out of 10, the research found Norway the safest country to drive in.
Which country has best roads in the world?
| Rank Country Road Quality Score | 1 United Arab Emirates 6.4 | 2 Singapore 6.3 | 3 Switzerland 6.3 | 4 Hong Kong 6.2 |
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What state has the least car accidents?
- Washington, D.C. – 23 deaths out of 22 accidents.
- Vermont – 47 deaths out of 44 accidents.
- Rhode Island – 57 deaths out of 53 accidents.
- Alaska – 67 deaths out of 62 accidents.
- North Dakota – 100 deaths out of 91 accidents.
What is the world’s worst tragedy?
| Death toll (Highest estimate) Event Date | 2,000,000 1887 Yellow River flood September 1887 | 830,000 1556 Shaanxi earthquake January 23, 1556 | 655,000 1976 Tangshan earthquake July 28, 1976 | 500,000+ 1970 Bhola cyclone November 13, 1970 |
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Who has killed the most humans in history?
The most prolific modern serial killer is arguably Dr. Harold Shipman , with 218 probable murders and possibly as many as 250 (see “Medical professionals”, below).
What is the most deadliest car accident?
The largest multi-car accident in U.S. history occurred on this day, around 25 miles south of Los Angeles, California, on Interstate 10. Despite it involving an astounding 216 vehicles, there were no deaths reported. However, 41 people were injured.
How safe is the Autobahn?
Is the Autobahn safest? Research by the Federal Highway Research Institute states that the Autobahn experiences fewer vehicle-related fatalities than the U.S. This means this German highway experiences fewer deaths per billion miles traveled than American highways.
