According to the study, in 2025, Romania’s road fatality rate was 68 deaths per million residents. In Serbia, the rate reached 74 fatalities per million residents, and in Bulgaria, 71. Analysts note that all three countries continue to significantly exceed the average road fatality rate in Europe.
The ranking is based on data from the European Performance Index (PIN) report on road safety, which compares countries by the number of traffic fatalities. The study’s authors believe that these statistics can serve as a guide for travelers planning road trips across Europe.
The top ten countries with the highest road fatality rates also include Croatia, Latvia, Portugal, Greece, Italy, France, Lithuania, and Hungary. At the same time, popular tourist destinations—Portugal and Italy—have rates of 55 and 49 fatalities per million residents, respectively, which are significantly higher than the European average.
At the opposite end of the ranking are the countries of Northern Europe. Norway and Sweden are recognized as the safest for drivers, with 19 fatalities per million residents each. They are followed by the United Kingdom and Denmark (23 deaths each), as well as Switzerland, with 24 deaths per million residents.
The study’s authors note that differences in road fatality rates among European countries remain significant, despite an overall improvement in road safety indicators across the EU.
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