France was one of the most dangerous countries in western Europe for road travel 50 years ago, with road deaths doubling between 1960 and 1971. However, progress has been made, with the death toll in 2023 being the lowest since 1926, indicating significant improvement in road safety.
In 1971 and 1972, France experienced a high death toll on roads, losing the equivalent of a small-to-medium sized town each year. The French state and media recognized the severity of the situation, prompting measures to curb the fatalities.
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