Table 30.1 - Annual mortality rate associated with certain occurrences and activities in The Netherlands

Source: VROM, 1990

Activity/occurrence Annual mortality rate
Drowning as a result of dike collapse 1 in 10 million
Bee sting 1 in 5.5 million
Being struck by lightning 1 in 2 million
Flying 1 in 814 000
Walking 1 in 54 000
Cycling 1 in 26 000
Driving a car 1 in 5700
Riding a moped 1 in 5000
Riding a motorcycle 1 in 1000
Smoking cigarettes (1 packet a day) 1 in 200