A new study reports that road deaths have generally declined worldwide since 1990, including in the United States, but that improvements are uneven across countries. According to accounts of the research, trends show falling road mortality over the long term in many places, reflecting progress in some high- and middle-income regions. However, the study finds that lower-income countries are not seeing comparable reductions. The reporting, drawing on the study’s findings and noting its publication date, indicates that while global downward trends continue, the rate of improvement is weaker where resources and road safety capacity may be more limited. The outlets also describe the pattern as an overall decline “except” in poorer countries, suggesting that road deaths remain a persistent challenge there. The study’s estimates are presented as updated measures that capture how road death trends have changed over time rather than a single-year snapshot. Overall, the research highlights a divergence in outcomes between wealthier settings and lower-income countries as road safety interventions and infrastructure improvements proceed at different speeds.
Study finds global road deaths decline since 1990, with slower progress in poorer countries
A new study reports that road deaths have generally declined worldwide since 1990, including in the United States, but that improvements are uneven across countries. According to accounts of the resea...
- Road deaths have declined globally since 1990, according to a new study.
- The study reports declining road deaths in the United States as part of the broader trend.
- Lower-income countries show less improvement than higher-income countries.
- The research is presented as updated estimates released with the study’s publication.
- The study’s findings are described as uneven progress across countries by income level.
NEW YORK (AP) – Road deaths are declining worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday.
14 hours agoNew estimates show road deaths are declining in the U.S. and globally
15 hours agoRoad deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday.
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