Failure of road transport
A failure of road transport refers to problems linked to the transport of goods by road. Road transport can be split into freight and passenger transport.
This risk only takes into account freight transport. The information below does not cover the transport or movement of people by road.
Risks and causes
Consequences
What can you do?
There are no specific recommendations for this risk.
Check out our general advice to follow before, during, and after an emergency.
Impact and probability
The figures relating to probability and impact describe a [significant | large-scale | extreme] failure of road transport. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows:
- A failure has an impact on the functioning of important industries. They have difficulty continuing their activities due to a lack of equipment and staff.
- The failure lasts more than 10 days. Large sections of the road infrastructure are damaged or destroyed.
How should you interpret these results?
Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.
Probability
Weak
Human impact
Weak
Societal impact
Weak
Environmental impact
No impact
Financial impact
Very weak
What do the authorities do?
In Belgium, the FPS Mobility and Transport is responsible for the smooth functioning of the professional road transport sector. For example, it monitors compliance with the highway code in collaboration with the police, and checks that truck and coach drivers comply with driving and rest times.
Road infrastructure is the responsibility of: