Finland's capital, Helsinki, has not had a recorded traffic death in the past 12 months, according to city and police authorities.

Why It Matters

Helsinki's newest stat is a rare feat for a major city. The municipality has about 690,000 residents, with roughly 1.3 million in the capital region. By comparison, Washington, D.C., which has a population of just over 700,000, has recorded 12 traffic deaths so far this year and 52 last year.

The drop in traffic fatalities has come as the city has implemented various speed limits and bolstered public transit.

What To Know

The last recorded traffic death in Helsinki was in early July 2024. The city has recently undergone some safety and infrastructure changes, with more than half of the city's streets having speed limits of 30 kilometers per

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