Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in Poland
Poland: Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods was 3 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in Poland, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in Poland is 3 Number, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in Poland peaked at 32 Number in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 Number, in 2009.
That places Poland 2nd 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 Number | — |
| 2010 | 32 Number | — |
| 2011 | 6 Number | -81.2% |
| 2012 | 1 Number | -83.3% |
| 2013 | 1 Number | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1 Number | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 Number | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6 Number | +500.0% |
| 2017 | 2 Number | -66.7% |
| 2018 | 0 Number | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 Number | — |
| 2020 | 1 Number | — |
| 2021 | 4 Number | +300.0% |
| 2022 | 1 Number | -75.0% |
| 2023 | 3 Number | +200.0% |
| 2024 | 3 Number | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 Number | 0 Number | 0 Number | 1 |
| 2010s | 5 Number | 0 Number | 32 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4 Number | 1 Number | 4 Number | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in Poland?
- Rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods in Poland was 3 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 32 Number in 2010.
- What is the lowest rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Number in 2009.
- How does Poland rank for rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods?
- Poland ranks 2nd out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rail accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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