Road safety

Introduction

Road safety is important for all road users. Every year more than 1.1 million people are injured in road accidents in Europe[1]. In recent years, the number of vehicles on roads has increased, as has the number of goods transported by road. This makes road safety even more important.Estimations reveal that 40% of all fatal work accidents in Europe are road accidents, i.e. crashes while commuting or work-related driving[2]. Employers can influence their workers' road safety by providing adequate resources for driving during, to, or from work. Road safety in general can be increased through three main channels: road users, the traffic environment, and the…