(Why) Do Europeans Drive Differently?

Evangelos Rasvanis (), Andreas Psarras () and Theodore Panagiotidis
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Evangelos Rasvanis: Department of Economics, University of Macedonia
Andreas Psarras: Department of Economics, University of Macedonia

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Abstract: This paper investigates the determinants of regional disparities in road traffic accident (RTA) outcomes across European regions. Using panel data and negative binomial models, it examines socioeconomic, institutional, cultural and behavioural drivers on fatalities and injuries. The results reveal marked regional variation, with Southern Europe exhibiting higher casualty rates. Education, perceptions of road safety, rule of law, informal economy and GDP per capita significantly affect RTA outcomes. Marginal effects confirm that tertiary education substantially reduces both fatalities and injuries. The empirical evidence highlights the importance of locational and institutional factors for designing targeted, region-specific road safety policies.

Keywords: Road traffic accidents; European regions; Cultural factors; Behavioural patterns. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I19 R10 R41 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-03, Revised 2025-03
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