Question 5754
On which roads do the most accidents with fatal outcomes occur?
- On a freeway (autopista) or a high-capacity divided highway (autovía).
- On urban roads.
- On roads outside built-up areas.
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Correct answer: On roads outside built-up areas.
There are far more fatal crashes outside built-up areas than in urban areas. In 2024, there were 1,173 on roads outside built-up areas and 483 on urban roads. Speeds are higher outside built-up areas, and crashes are more serious. Among roads outside built-up areas, freeways (autopistas) and high-capacity divided highways (autovías) are the safest, while conventional roads (carretera convencional), like the one in the image, account for the most deaths.