Overview

• Over 36,000 animal-related crashes were recorded on Spain’s interurban roads in 2024, accounting for one-third of all such incidents and doubling the rate over the past decade.
• The DGT and AEC have grouped measures into a five-block framework covering driver alerts, wildlife deterrents, physical barriers, ecological crossing structures and complementary actions.
• In 2023, the DGT mapped and signposted 150 TEFIVA segments—just 0.8% of the network but responsible for 21% of wildlife incidents—totaling 205 kilometres.
• A pilot program has integrated these high-risk zones into the DGT 3.0 navigation platform to deliver live animal-risk alerts to drivers.
• Regional administrations are deploying additional technical solutions like thermal sensors, LED signage and ecoducts in line with Spain’s Road Safety Strategy 2030.