Europe’s 5 Most Dangerous Countries to Drive In

In this article, we will take a look at Europe’s 5 Most Dangerous Countries to Drive In. For a detailed overview of trends in bad driving habits, as well as insights into the auto insurance industry on the continent, read our article Europe’s 17 Most Dangerous Countries to Drive In.

5. Portugal

In 2022, the roads of Portugal recorded an increase of 32% where car crashes are concerned. This translated to 42,495 traffic accidents and a total of 135 deaths. In the first four months of 2022 alone, the country had reported no less than 22,000 car accidents, which was 6,000 more than in 2021, and 111 deaths, up by 56 from the year before. In addition, Eurostat revealed that the traffic accident fatality rate recorded in Portugal is higher as compared to the EU average. This occurs despite the country levying heavy fines for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and speeding.