Apart from various benefits for individuals, society and the economy, transport also has negative aspects. In 2021, approximately 220 people lost their lives in transport accidents in Switzerland. Furthermore, there is also its negative environmental impact. This includes the use of valuable energy resources as well as noise and air pollutants.
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| Transport accidents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Persons killed in road accidents | 200 |
2021 |
| Change | –66% | 2000–2021 |
| Persons killed in rail accidents | 8 | 2021 |
| Persons killed in civil aviation accidents | 10 | 2021 |
| Consumption of resources and environmental impact | ||
| Share of transportation area in settlement and urban area | 30% | 2013/18 |
| Share of transport in the total final energy consumption | 32% | 2021 |
| Share of transport1 in the total CO2 emissions | 39% | 2020 |
| Share of persons affected2 by noise from roads during the day | 13% | 2015 |
2) Persons affected at their place of residence, measured against the thresholds of the noise abatement ordinance (NAO) Sources: FSO – Land use statistics (AREA); FEDRO, FSO – Road accidents (SVU); FOEN – GIS Noise database of Switzerland sonBase, Greenhouse gas inventory; FOT – New occurrence database; STSB – Aviation accident statistics
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