The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has released provisional data for road traffic accidents in Greece for June 2024, revealing a notable year-on-year (YoY) increase in incidents resulting in death or injury. According to the report, 1,134 road accidents were recorded in June 2024, marking a 13.5% rise compared to the 999 accidents registered during the same month in 2023.
While the number of accidents increased, the severity of casualties showed mixed trends.
In June 2024, there were 62 fatalities, slightly down from 64 in June 2023—a decrease of 3.1%. Serious injuries also saw a decline, with 63 reported in 2024 compared to 66 in 2023, representing a 4.5% reduction. However, the number of minor injuries rose significantly, reaching 1,278 in June 2024, a 12.8% increase from the 1,133 recorded in the same month of the previous year.
It is interesting to note that in a recent report by Vignetteswitzerland.com, which analyzed 2022 data from the European Transport Safety Council, Greece ranked 6th in terms of the most dangerous European country to drive in.
