Global Road Safety
Road traffic crashes are the world's leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 15 and 29 years.
Whether you're on the road at home or abroad, know the risks and take steps to protect your safety.
Research & Activities
CDC Activities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Injury Center provides technical assistance and training, tools, and support to increase awareness of the problem of road traffic injuries around the world.
Feature Article
Global Road Safety
Globally, every year, about 1.3 million people are killed in motor vehicle crashes and 20–50 million more are seriously injured. By 2020, motor vehicle crashes are expected to become the third most serious threat to human health in the world.
Director's View Blog Post
Global Action to Improve Road Safety: Sharing Lessons and Saving Lives
"I was stuck. Standing on a street corner, I found it impossible to cross to the other side. No crosswalks. No lights to stop the traffic. With cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, bikes, pedestrians, dogs and chickens filling every available space on the road, there simply was not a safe path across. Getting into a taxi didn’t improve my safety situation. As the driver entered the darting traffic, I reached to buckle the safety belt – and found none..."
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