Number of road deaths in Iceland 2006-2020
non-fatal road accidents declined to 1,035.
Motorization rate
In 2018, there were 634 registered passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants in the country.
Car stock
The stock of passenger cars also grew steadily in the same time period. It reached 226,000 units in 2018.
There were eight reported road deaths in Iceland in 2020. This was an increase compared to the previous year. The Northern European island state is known for enforcing a strict road safety policy in order to ensure the security of its residents and tourists in the country. The Icelandic Transport Authority encourages visitors to familiarize themselves with local weather and climate conditions in order to minimize the possibility of accidents. 2012 saw the number of Motorization rate
In 2018, there were 634 registered passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants in the country.
Car stock
The stock of passenger cars also grew steadily in the same time period. It reached 226,000 units in 2018.