Twice as many cars but far fewer traffic accidents

Twice as many cars but far fewer traffic accidents
The number of motor vehicles has more than doubled since 2000, but accidents are down by two-thirds
 
04.05.2021 - 10:36

In 2000, there were about 19,000 motor vehicles. Today, there are more than 40,000, reports Statistics Faroe Islands.

Despite a steady increase in cars on the roads, the number of traffic accidents has dropped significantly, going from an annual average of 1,200-1,300 in the early 2000s to 410 last year.

There are also far fewer accidents with personal injuries, and the number of drink-driving cases has also gone down in recent years.

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Translated by prosa.fo

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