In 2019, the number of persons killed in road traffic accidents decreased by 2.5% compared to 2018, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical service of the EU.
The total number of people who died in road accidents in the EU was 22,756, of which 44% were passenger car occupants, 20% pedestrians, 16% on motorcycles, 9% on bicycles and 11% in other categories (including light and heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, mopeds and other vehicles).
Source: Cyprus News Agency