Published on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 3:01:00 PM
Speeding remains one of the leading causes of road traffic deaths worldwide, yet reliable global data on its contribution have long been limited.
The latest Global Road Safety Facility Annual Report has revealed that speeding contributes to about 54% of all road fatalities, 57% in low and middle-income countries and 28% in high-income countries, equating to one speeding-related death every 49 seconds.
The Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) is a global multi-donor trust fund managed by the World Bank that supports efforts in low and middle-income countries to halve their road traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
To find out more and to read the full report, visit GRSF Annual Report 2025 LR.pdf
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