New data on infrastructure safety for powered two wheelers

16 August 2024

A newly updated report draws on safety assessments performed around the world using the standardized iRAP methodology to provide invaluable insights into the standard of infrastructure provided for PTWs worldwide .

Worldwide, the use of Powered Two Wheelers (PTW) is growing rapidly and as a result PTW users are estimated to be the largest group being killed on the world’s roads.

It is estimated that PTW users suffer almost 7 million deaths and injuries each year on the world’s roads at a staggering cost of USD 643 billion per year.

The report highlights the often-perilous state of roads for PTWs, with less than a third (29%) of roads where PTWs are present being rated 3-stars or better (out of 5 stars). The percentage rated 3-stars or better drops to 20% for roads where speed limits are greater than 60km/h – speeds at which risk of death and serious injury are amplified.