Question 7666
How many people die in traffic accidents around the world each year?
- About 20 million.
- About 1.16 million.
- About 500,000.
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Correct answer: About 1.16 million.
According to the WHO, about 1.16 million people die on the world's roads each year. Half a million is not even half that number, and 20 million is closer to the number of people injured, which is between 20 and 50 million a year.