RAC reacts to latest road casualty data for Great Britain

On average, four people killed and 76 seriously injured on the roads every day

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Following the publication of road casualty data for Great Britain covering 2024: RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said:

“While the latest data shows road casualties came down very slightly last year, this masks a harsh truth that can’t be ignored - that, on average four people are killed, and a further 76 seriously injured, every single day in Great Britain. And behind these figures is a reality that too many ​families have to face: coming to terms with lives ruined or cut short.

“Britain might still have an enviable safety record compared to some other countries, but the simple fact is that casualties aren’t falling at a fast enough rate anymore. Casualty reduction targets would be one way of giving the whole topic of road safety national focus, as would fresh interventions that could help remove the riskiest drivers from our roads - for instance, introducing alcohol interlocks to stop drink-drivers from reoffending, and steps taken to reduce instances of excessive speeding.

“The Government has long trailed its forthcoming road safety strategy, so we look forward to seeing how this can bring casualty numbers down further."

 

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