The 2015 Global Status Report on Road Safety highlights the progress made in reducing road traffic deaths and injuries, but also underscores the urgent need for further action to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2020. Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death globally, particularly among those aged 15–29 years, and place a heavy burden on national economies and households. The report shows that road traffic deaths have plateaued since 2007, despite a growing population and increased motorization, indicating that interventions have saved lives. However, low-income countries still have much higher fatality rates than high-income countries, with 90% of road traffic deaths occurring in these countries, despite them having only 54% of the world's vehicles. The African Region has the highest road traffic fatality rate, while the European Region has the lowest. Almost half of all road traffic deaths are among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, who are the most vulnerable road users. The report emphasizes the need for stronger road safety legislation, particularly on key risk factors such as speed, drink-driving, motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, and child restraints. While progress has been made in 17 countries to amend laws on these factors, many countries still lag behind international standards. The report also highlights the importance of vehicle safety standards, as vehicles sold in 80% of all countries fail to meet basic safety standards. Additionally, the need for safer road infrastructure is emphasized, with a focus on separating vulnerable road users from high-speed traffic. The report concludes that while progress has been made, much more is needed to achieve the SDG targets and ensure the safety of all road users. The report calls for stronger enforcement of road safety laws, improved data collection, and the development of national road safety strategies. The international community must act quickly to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries and protect the lives of all road users.The 2015 Global Status Report on Road Safety highlights the progress made in reducing road traffic deaths and injuries, but also underscores the urgent need for further action to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2020. Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death globally, particularly among those aged 15–29 years, and place a heavy burden on national economies and households. The report shows that road traffic deaths have plateaued since 2007, despite a growing population and increased motorization, indicating that interventions have saved lives. However, low-income countries still have much higher fatality rates than high-income countries, with 90% of road traffic deaths occurring in these countries, despite them having only 54% of the world's vehicles. The African Region has the highest road traffic fatality rate, while the European Region has the lowest. Almost half of all road traffic deaths are among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, who are the most vulnerable road users. The report emphasizes the need for stronger road safety legislation, particularly on key risk factors such as speed, drink-driving, motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, and child restraints. While progress has been made in 17 countries to amend laws on these factors, many countries still lag behind international standards. The report also highlights the importance of vehicle safety standards, as vehicles sold in 80% of all countries fail to meet basic safety standards. Additionally, the need for safer road infrastructure is emphasized, with a focus on separating vulnerable road users from high-speed traffic. The report concludes that while progress has been made, much more is needed to achieve the SDG targets and ensure the safety of all road users. The report calls for stronger enforcement of road safety laws, improved data collection, and the development of national road safety strategies. The international community must act quickly to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries and protect the lives of all road users.