@not_a_newtskydiving gets the reputation, but a long-distance ride across Spain isn't far off it. one such trip works out to about 2.6 micromorts, meaning a 1-in-a-million shot at not making it, while a jump sits around 3.5. zoom out to a full year per person and Spanish trains land at 2.3 deaths per million, with tumbling out of bed at 2.4. 114 people died on Spanish trains this year. figures via INE, Eurostat, CNMC and USPA.
View original postPhoto by @not_a_newt· Oct 28, 2026· Spain
This is an infographic comparing risks. It shows a skydiver, a person falling out of bed, and a train. The mood is informative and slightly alarming. A notable detail is the comparison of train travel risk to skydiving and falling out of bed. The on-screen text reads: "In 2026, a long Spanish train trip was nearly as risky as a skydive", "One trip vs one jump", "micromorts (1-in-a-million death risk)", "Per person per year", "deaths per million people", "Long-distance train trip 2026", "Skydive (US, 2021-25)", "Falling out of bed", "Spain trains 2026 so far", "Source: INE, Eurostat, CNMC, USPA (US). 2026 to Oct 28", and "@MyLordBebo".
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Calle Alcalá Madrid view@not_a_newtskydiving gets the reputation, but a long-distance ride across Spain isn't far off it. one such trip works out to about 2.6 micromorts, meaning a 1-in-a-million shot at not making it, while a jump sits around 3.5. zoom out to a full year per person and Spanish trains land at 2.3 deaths per million, with tumbling out of bed at 2.4. 114 people died on Spanish trains this year. figures via INE, Eurostat, CNMC and USPA.
View original postPhoto by @not_a_newt· Oct 28, 2026· Spain
This is an infographic comparing risks. It shows a skydiver, a person falling out of bed, and a train. The mood is informative and slightly alarming. A notable detail is the comparison of train travel risk to skydiving and falling out of bed. The on-screen text reads: "In 2026, a long Spanish train trip was nearly as risky as a skydive", "One trip vs one jump", "micromorts (1-in-a-million death risk)", "Per person per year", "deaths per million people", "Long-distance train trip 2026", "Skydive (US, 2021-25)", "Falling out of bed", "Spain trains 2026 so far", "Source: INE, Eurostat, CNMC, USPA (US). 2026 to Oct 28", and "@MyLordBebo".
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