Dutch roads reported Europe's second safest
Dutch roads are the second safest in Europe according to a report by the European Commission and the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
Fewest fatal accidents
Only the roads in the United Kingdom surpass those of the Netherlands in terms of safety, according to the report. In 2009, an average of 38 people per one million inhabitants died, compared to the Netherlands who ranked second with 38 deaths per million.
This is far less than the European average of 69 deaths per million inhabitants.
Most dangerous roads
Europe’s most dangerous roads are found in the eastern part of the continent. According to the report, Greek roads are the deadliest with 130 deaths per million, followed by Poland (120), Bulgaria (118) and Latvia (112).
Most of the people killed in motor vehicle accidents were passengers, followed by pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists.
Gateway to Europe
The fact that Dutch roads rank as one of the safest in Europe is an impressive accomplishment when one considers the pivotal role they play. The Netherlands is regarded as the gateway to Europe thanks to its strategic location and its excellent infrastructure. The Netherlands ranked fourth worldwide in terms of logistical efficiency by the Worldbank in 2010.
Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is well positioned within the Netherlands for international companies whose aim is to access the European continent via the Netherlands. Within a 50 km radius are major port complexes, excellent international rail links and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. This helps to explain why the region has always been a major transit hub for people, goods, capital and services to and from the 350 million potential European continent customers.
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