The five most accident-prone roads in the county
• RV 56, from Kvicksund to Sala
• LV 250, between Köping and Kolsva
• LV 771, between Västerfärnebo and Sala
• LV 252, between Surahammar and Hallstahammar
68 accidents have occurred on the railways
Number of accidents so far this year: Municipality / Number
Västerås: 336
Sales: 151
Arboga: 110
Buying: 82
Surah Hammers: 67
Skinnskatteberg: 60
Hallstahammar: 58
Norberg: 51
Fagersta: 50
King's ear: 45
Animals involved: Species / number
Deer: 839
Wild boar: 66
Moose: 63
Deer: 40
Lo: 1
Wolf: 1
Total animals: 1,010
Historical accident statistics: Year / number of accidents
2013: 1 394
2014: 1 333
2015: 1 261
2016: 1 479
2017: 1 548
2018: 1 648
2019: 1010 (so far)
Source: National Wildlife Accident Council