India, July 21 -- Despite the addition of more than one billion motor-vehicles to the world's roads, road traffic deaths declined by 21 percent between 2011 and 2025, according to new data released by the World Health Organization.
The world has experienced profound changes in road traffic during this time with the emergence of new modes of transport and a sharp rise in motorcycle use. Despite this progress, however, road traffic crashes still claimed 1.16 million people's lives in 2025. Road traffic injuries remain the leading cause of death among children and youth aged 5-29 years.
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