Number of road deaths in Italy 2006-2020

In 2020, just under 2,400 individuals were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Italy, down from more than 3,000 in 2019. This was the lowest value on record since the peak in 2006.

Safety measures

Many information devices have been placed across the motorway system to offer a better service. Furthermore, rest facilities may contribute to reducing the risk of fatigue and tiredness when driving long distances. The number of motorway rest facilities labeled "snack bars" stands at around 400 units. The number of rest facilities with nursery rooms and showers increased too, as has the number of pet parks.

Safety in Europe

The rate of road deaths in Europe was highest in Romania in 2020. That year, the country recorded 85 deaths per million population, slightly below the 2019 level. Italy reached an average spot in this ranking. The number of traffic deaths in Italy is the highest in the region of Lombardy.