The Most Perilous Highways in Hungary: Alarming Statistics Revealed
New Statistics Reveal the Most Dangerous Motorways in Hungary in 2022
According to the latest road statistics, Hungary has seen a decrease of 8.4% in traffic accidents during the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. However, the number of injured individuals has reached 6,424 between January and June.
Among the cities, Budapest had the highest number of accidents per 10,000 citizens, with 9 incidents. Following closely behind were Vas and Zala counties, where many individuals commute regularly to Austria for work. It is worth noting that the M1 motorway has been identified as the most dangerous road in Hungary.
On a national level, the rate of accidents per 10,000 citizens stood at 6.7 during the first half of the year. In Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Somogy, and Tolna counties, the number of accidents decreased by 26%, 21%, and 21% respectively. However, Komárom-Esztergom county experienced a 13% increase in accidents.
Fatal accidents accounted for 3% of the total, while 29% resulted in serious injuries, and 68% resulted in light injuries. Tolna County had the highest rate of fatal accidents at 6.5%. Most accidents were caused by private cars, while bikes and motorbikes accounted for 9.9% and 3.7% of the accidents respectively.
In 2022, Pénzcentrum reported a total of 582 accidents on Hungary’s motorways. The following motorways were identified as the most dangerous in the country:
– M1 between Budapest and Vienna, with 146 accidents.
– M3 connecting Budapest with Miskolc and Ukraine (Transcarpathia), with 131 accidents.
– M5 leading from Budapest to Szeged and Serbia, with 120 accidents.
– M7 connecting Budapest with Lake Balaton and Croatia, with 67 accidents.
– M0 which surrounds Budapest, with 85 accidents.
– M6 connecting Budapest and Mohács, with 28 accidents.
These statistics highlight the areas where extra caution should be exercised while driving in Hungary. Road safety continues to be a priority, and efforts should be made to reduce accidents and promote safe driving practices.
