Urban Road Safety Index 2024

The European Union's Vision Zero strategy aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050. A bold and ambitious goal, but is it realistic? Achieving this will require not just EU commitment but also active participation from all member states.

Originating in Sweden and the Netherlands, the Vision Zero concept focuses on designing systems that minimize human error and prevent accidents, shifting responsibility from road users to those who design and manage the road systems.

In 2022, Cyclomedia launched this index for the first time. We conducted a survey called the Urban Road Safety Index. In 2024, we asked 11,982 people across 39 European cities how safe they feel on the road and whether they believe their city authorities are doing enough to improve road safety.

Which city will win the 2024 edition, and why?

To gain insights into the perception of traffic safety in Europe, a survey was conducted by research agency Multiscope on behalve of Cyclomedia, among the residents of 39 major European cities. 

The primary objective of this survey was to assess the subjective assessments and perspectives regarding traffic safety held by the residents of these cities. Fieldwork was conducted from May 30th to June 30th, 2024, with a participation of 11,982 respondents. 

Caution is advised when interpreting the results, as they pertain specifically to the surveyed cities and the designated fieldwork period. Applying them to other situations may require careful consideration.