Abstract: Radioactive material transportation isan activity of nuclear energy and nuclear technology application. The probability of occurrence and radiological impact on the staff, the public and the environment arising from radioactive material transportation accidents are a real fact. Both driving accident rate for transportation and package accident rate for shipping are analyzed. The results show that the radioactive material transportation accident rate in China is generally comparable to those in the United States,Britain, Germany and other countries. On the other side, the accident rate forradioactive material transportation is compared with those for national road andhighway.

Key words: Radioactive materials, Road transportation, Accident rate