- There were an estimated 1,580 road deaths in the year ending June 2020 which includes three months of the national lockdown. This is a decrease of 14% compared to the previous year. This change is statistically significant at the 95% confidence level.
- There were 131,220 casualties of all severities in the year ending June 2020, down by 16% from the previous year. This change is statistically significant.
- The overall casualty rate per vehicle mile decreased by 2% over the same period. The reduction in casualties is broadly in line with the reduction in traffic which decreased by 14% over this period.
To see the full DfT statistical release please click the graphic:
