GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Railroad Fatality Statistics

Railroad fatality statistics track the number of deaths resulting from accidents involving trains, highlighting areas for increased safety measures and accident prevention strategies.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the sobering statistics surrounding railroad fatalities in various countries, shedding light on the tragic consequences of trespassing and train accidents. From the alarming numbers in the U.S. to the trends in Europe and beyond, the data paints a stark picture of the risks associated with railway transportation.

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"In 2020, the total railroad-related deaths in the U.S. amounted to 882."

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"571 out of the 882 railroad-related fatalities were caused by trespassing."

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"In 2019, there were 893 total railroad-related deaths in the U.S."

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"Out of the total railroad-related fatalities in 2019, 135 were caused by train accidents."

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"In 2018, there were 888 total railroad-related fatalities in the U.S."

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"From 1981 to 2019, railroad trespass deaths averaged about 500 per year."

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"In the ten years from 2009 to 2018, rail trespass fatalities increased by about 13.75%."

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"There were less than three fatalities per billion passenger-miles in the UK in 2019-2020."

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"The number of train accident fatalities in the EU in 2018 was estimated to be 1,133."

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"In Canada, there were 62 railroad fatalities in 2019."

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"About 500 people died in train accidents in India in 2015-16."

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"In Russia, there were 499 deaths from railway transport incidents in 2018."

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"The most common cause of train-related fatalities was "trespassing" which accounted for approximately 61% of fatalities in 2020 in the U.S."

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"In 2018, there were 372 rail-related deaths in South Africa."

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"In Spain, there were 33 rail-related deaths in 2018."

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"In 2019, Italy had 111 rail-related deaths."

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"In Mexico, there were 336 train-related deaths in 2018."

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"On average, nearly 15 pedestrians died each year on railway tracks in Switzerland from 2001 to 2019."

The statistics on railroad-related fatalities highlight the concerning trend of trespassing being a leading cause of deaths in the U.S. Specifically, the data shows a consistent number of annual fatalities due to trespassing, averaging around 500 deaths per year from 1981 to 2019. Furthermore, the increase in rail trespass fatalities by approximately 13.75% from 2009 to 2018 underscores the need for enhanced safety measures and awareness programs to prevent such incidents. Comparing these figures to other countries, it is evident that the U.S. faces challenges in reducing train-related fatalities, particularly those arising from trespassing incidents.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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