Helsinki achieved zero traffic fatalities in the past year, a significant milestone for a city with a population of nearly 690,000. The Finnish capital's traffic fatality rate is considerably lower than other European cities, with only four fatalities per 100,000 inhabitants recorded until early July 2024. Key measures for this achievement include reducing speed limits to 30 km/h on many streets and especially around schools. Helsinki aims for zero fatalities by 2050, supported by the European Union's Vision Zero program, and plans to make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and children.
The Finnish capital recorded zero traffic fatalities in the last year, making it one of the largest cities to achieve this feat. Its recent efforts have substantially lowered its road toll.
Reducing speed limits to 30km/h on over half of the city’s streets is cited as a key factor for reducing traffic deaths in Helsinki, especially around schools.
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