In 2024, France reported nearly 3,200 road traffic deaths, with 236,000 injuries. Despite the figures being relatively stable compared to previous years, a concerning rise in deaths involving small vehicles, called voiturettes, was noted, showing a 48% increase to 34 deaths. The data highlights persistent issues with speed and alcohol as major contributing factors to accidents, predominantly affecting men. Authorities are urging enhanced caution ahead of the summer vacation period, amidst rising road usage and the continued commitment to improving road safety.
For the second year, the number of people killed on the roads remains below 3,200. These results are to the credit of all road users who respect the rules and all professionals committed to ensuring their safety.
More than three-quarters of those killed and seriously injured in 2024 were men, with speed and alcohol cited as the leading causes of fatal accidents, urging users to exercise utmost caution.
Beneath the headline figures, there was a sharp increase in the number of deaths involving small voitures sans permis—34 deaths recorded in 2024, an increase of 48 percent year on year.
The increase in the number of deaths involving voiturettes coincides with a marked rise in the number of vehicles on France's roads.
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