The Safest Countries To Drive In

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Norway remains the world's safest country for driving for the fourth consecutive year. Iceland, previously in the top five, is now the runner-up. Japan has moved up to third place, improving its ranking from last year.

Norway
The world's safest country for driving, recording the lowest road traffic fatality rate at 1.5 deaths per 100,000 people.
Highlighting the country's commitment to road safety through strict regulation and widespread adoption of safe driving practices.

Iceland
2.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 people.
Despite often challenging weather conditions and a rugged terrain, Iceland maintains a strong road safety record, due to well-maintained roads, a highly regulated driving culture and low population density reducing traffic congestion.

Japan
2.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 people.
Known for a disciplined driving culture, high compliance with traffic laws and an extensive public transportation system.

Estonia
4.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 people.
Has made significant improvements in recent years via stricter regulations and road infrastructure enhancements.

Hungary
7.4 deaths per 100,000.
Clearly, room for improvement in road safety.

Sweden
2.1 deaths per 100,000 people.
Consistently ranks among the safest due to its Vision Zero initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities.

Moldova
Moldova 9.1 deaths per 100,000 people have significantly higher road traffic death rates. These numbers may be attributed to factors such as poorer road infrastructure, lower enforcement of traffic regulations.

Armenia
13.6 deaths per 100,000 people.
The traffic fatalities may be attributed to low enforcement of traffic regulations and higher incidents of risky driving behaviour.

Czechia
5.2 deaths per 100,000 people.
Has relatively well-developed road networks; traffic law enforcement and driver education could reduce fatality rates further.

Israel
4.2 deaths per 100,000 people.
Maintains a relatively low fatality rate, likely due to robust enforcement of traffic laws and improvements in road conditions.
Each country was analysed and ranked based on estimated road traffic death rate, maximum motorway speed limit, seat-belt wearing rate, road traffic deaths attributed to alcohol.