Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in France
France: Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods was 6 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in France, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2024, rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in France stood at 6 Number.
That represents a change of down 57.1% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in France peaked at 26 Number in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 Number, in 2009.
That places France 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in France, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 Number | — |
| 2011 | 2 Number | — |
| 2012 | 3 Number | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 4 Number | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 4 Number | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2 Number | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 1 Number | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 6 Number | +500.0% |
| 2018 | 5 Number | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 0 Number | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 14 Number | — |
| 2021 | 19 Number | +35.7% |
| 2022 | 26 Number | +36.8% |
| 2023 | 14 Number | -46.2% |
| 2024 | 6 Number | -57.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 Number | 0 Number | 0 Number | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 Number | 0 Number | 6 Number | 9 |
| 2020s | 15.8 Number | 6 Number | 26 Number | 5 |
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More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in France?
- Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in France was 6 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 26 Number in 2022.
- What is the lowest rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Number in 2009.
- How does France rank for rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods?
- France ranks 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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