Data shows little progress in reducing road deaths

New Government data shows there were 1,602 road fatalities in 2024, a decline of 1% compared to 2023. The final estimates, published on 25 September, also highlight a decrease in the number of KSI casualties, as well as casualties of all severities.

The number of KSI casualties fell by 1% to 29,467 in 2024, while there was a 4% drop in the number of total casualties – down to 128,272. The final estimates also show there were 4.7 road fatalities per billion vehicle miles travelled in 2024, down 3% compared to 2023.

Of the four major road user types, the group with the most fatalities was car occupants with 692 fatalities. This is down 5% from the 725 reported in 2023.

There were also a fall in the number of cyclists killed – down 6% to 82. However, there was an 8% increase in the number of motorcyclists killed (340) and a 1% rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities (409).

In 2024, 76% of fatalities and 61% of casualties of all severities were male.