Why is eCall useful?
According to the results of an analysis conducted by the European Commission supported E-MERGE project, eCall will allow for a reduction of accident response time of about 50% in rural areas and up to 40% in urban areas. When medical care for the severely injured is available earlier after the accident, the death rate and severity of trauma can be significantly reduced. Estimations for eCall indicate that, up to 2,500 lives can be saved per year in the EU25, and allow up to a 15% reduction in the severity of injuries. Road accidents also lead to congestion and possibly secondary accidents. eCall can reduce this congestion up to 20% as a result of the shorter rescue time. In addition, other road users may be informed more quickly about the accident.
