Road Fatalities in France Increase by 2% in October

Despite a decline in serious injuries, road deaths have risen, particularly among young drivers and motorists.

The number of road fatalities in metropolitan France rose to 316 in October, marking a 2% increase compared to the same month last year.
Serious injuries decreased by 10%, with 1,354 reported cases, according to the National Interministerial Road Safety Observatory.
Motorists accounted for a significant rise in deaths, with 163 fatalities, 35 more than October 2023.
Vulnerable road user deaths, including cyclists, decreased, with 14 fewer cyclist deaths compared to last October.
Adverse autumn weather conditions, such as rain and fog, were cited as factors affecting visibility and reaction times, contributing to the increased fatalities.