In the Czech Republic there were 89 road deaths during the summer vacation period. This was an increase from the last two years, although it still represents a drop from the period before. During 2023 there were 86 road deaths in the same period. Cyclists and motorcyclists account for a high proportion of those killed and suffering serious injuries on roads in the Czech Republic and there is concern about the safety of vulnerable road users in the country. Inappropriate speed is listed as a key cause of crashes in the Czech Republic according to police reports.
Between the beginning of 2024 and August 31st, there were 294 fatalities on Bulgaria’s roads. This is a drop of 54 compared to the same period during 2023. There were 4,747 road crashes in the period, with 5,944 people seriously injured. The data was presented by the Ministry of the Interior. Bulgaria’s road safety record is the worst in the European Union, at 82 fatalities/1,000,000 of population during 2023.
Meanwhile, in Denmark there are concerns over the way drivers behave in stretches of roadworks. There were 377 crashes in stretches of roads undergoing maintenance and repair works during 2023 according to data from the Danish Road Directorate. Research suggests that many drivers may be unaware of the need to stick to posted speed restrictions in workzones when site personnel are not working.
