Lithuania is reducing the number of road fatalities, while Bulgaria and Romania are lagging significantly behind

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

ELTA

Lithuania shows positive road safety trends, while Bulgaria and Romania face high fatality rates and implement stricter measures.

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Lithuania is showing positive trends in reducing road fatalities, with 124 deaths in 2024, or 43 deaths per million inhabitants, which is below the EU average and a significant decrease from previous years. The European Commission emphasizes the ongoing commitment to the EU’s “Vision Zero” goal to reduce road deaths and serious injuries. Bulgaria and Romania currently face the most significant challenges in controlling road accidents. Bulgaria has implemented stricter traffic controls, including increased fines and automatic license suspensions for speeding. Romania, which has the lowest road safety level in the EU, is deploying a “Traffic Safety” package involving 700 mobile police cameras and enhanced monitoring to curb accidents.

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