Rectifying Flaws in Denmark’s Traffic Safety Data Collection

Despite being a world leader in active transportation and policy innovation, Denmark’s nonfatal collision reporting suffers from common pitfalls: overreliance on police reports, lack of standardized injury classifications (like AIS/MAIS), and poor inter-agency coordination. This report analyzes the Danish state’s current mechanisms for recording nonfatal pedestrian and bicyclist injuries. Recommendations include integrating AIS/MAIS, encouraging self-reporting, and establishing clear police-hospital communication to improve data completeness and support targeted safety improvements.