World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: remember to prevent

He Sunday, November 16 It is celebrated, like every third Sunday of the month of November, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, insCelebrated by the UN in 2005 to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in road accidents, as well as to recognize the suffering of their families and the work of emergency services.

In Spain, traffic accidents continue to be one of the main causes of mortality, with 1,154 deaths in 2024, according to data from the General Directorate of Traffic. This impact not only affects society in general, but also the workplace, since Traffic accidents represent 11.7% of work accidents with sick leave, according to data from the National Institute of Safety and Health at Work.

Aware of this reality, Fraternidad-Muprespa annually celebrates its Work Road Safety Week. This year's motto, in its eighth edition, is “Safe driving, sustainable mobility” and bseeks to promote responsible habits between mutual companies and workers, promoting risk prevention in work trips and the reduction of accidents.

A week that historically brings together training actions, awareness campaigns and immersive experiences with virtual reality, through which Fraternidad-Muprespa emphasizes that road safety is a shared responsibility, and that there are decisions that can save lives.