In 2018, third parties contributed to almost all of railroad accidents worldwide at just over 90 percent. By comparison, rail users accounted for only one percent of all accidents that year, and less than one percent were caused by unidentified events.
Share of main causes of accidents on railroads worldwide in 2018
* Accidents caused by third parties could include the following: trespassing, vehicle (level crossing accident), pedestrian (level crossing accident), pedestrian on public railway area, other
** Accidents caused by infrastructures could include the following: tracks and structures, energy system
*** Accidents caused by human factors could include the following: track and switch maintenance staff, traffic operating and signaling staff, train drivers, other
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