Reality Beyond the Numbers The January 2026 data once again strikingly presents one of the greatest paradoxes of modern life: the fragile balance between freedom of movement and security. The 53,603 traffic crashes recorded across Turkey in just one month diagnose this issue as a systemic crisis rather than isolated incidents. The subtext of...
Road and Traffic Safety

Every year, 1.2 million people in the world lose their lives due to traffic accidents.
Road traffic accidents kill an average of 1.2 million people each year, or 3,242 people each day. (World Health Organization)

20-50 million people are injured.
Road traffic accidents cause injuries or disabilities to 20-50 million people each year.

Leading Cause of Death in the 5-29 Age Group
As of 2019, road traffic injuries remain the leading cause of death for children and young people aged 5-29, ranking 12th across all ages.

518 Billion US Dollars
It is estimated that traffic accidents will cause losses of 518 billion USD on a global scale.
WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN TURKIYE?
We have nearly 400,000 injured.
According to the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute, traffic collision statistics "include those injured in traffic accidents and referred to a health institution who die within 30 days due to the cause and effect of the accident." In other words, the long-term disability effects of traffic collisions are still issues that need to be investigated.
We lose 6,000 lives every year.
We lose more than 6,000 lives every year due to traffic accidents.
Failure to Match Vehicle Speed to Road and Weather Conditions is the Number 1 Cause of Accidents
Traffic collisions can have many causes. However, the one that has remained constant over the last 10 years is failure to adapt vehicle speed to road and weather conditions.
Population Affected by the Accident: 4.57%
Take a look around! There is a high probability that one in every five people you randomly turn to has a first-degree relative who has been in a traffic accident.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals


3. Good Health and Well-Being
Target 3.6 Reduce Road Injuries and Deaths.
By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents.

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Target 9.1 Develop Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructures.
Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Target 11.2 Affordable and Sustainable Transport Systems.
By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Target 11.7 Provide Access to Safe and Inclusive Green and Public Spaces.
By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities.
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