Road Safety in the Western Pacific Region : Call for Action
Summary
In the Western Pacific Region, road crashes cause approximately 300 000 deaths (a quarter of the world's 1.2 million deaths). Many more are injured and permanently disabled. As most countries experience economic growth and motorization, road traffic injuries are expected to increase in the future.
This regional report on road safety, the first of its kind, assesses the road safety situation in Member States in the Region. The data should be put to good use by all concerned with road safety. There are enough opportunities to inspire us to take action.