Casualties by mode of transport

In 2024 there were 3,326 car users reported injured in road collisions; three fifths of all road casualties (59%: 3,326 out of 5,576) and a 3% increase on 2023. Of these, 74 were killed, an increase of 30% from 2023, and 924 seriously injured.

There were 883 pedestrian casualties recorded in 2024, one in six of all casualties (16%: 883 out of 5,576) and down by 68 (7%) since 2023. Five per cent of pedestrian casualties were killed (41 out of 883) and 48% seriously injured (420 out of 883). Please note, in addition to people walking, this category includes people riding toy cycles on the footway, people pushing bicycles, occupants of prams or wheelchairs, and people who alight safely from vehicles and are subsequently injured.

Pedal cycle casualty numbers in 2024 decreased by 6% compared to 2023. There were 382 pedal cyclist casualties recorded in 2024 of which 3 died (4 fatalities less than in 2023).

Motorcycle casualties decreased by 7% in 2024. 446 motorcycle casualties were reported, of whom 274 (61%) suffered serious injuries and 31 died. This is an increase four fatalities from 2023.

A total of 107 bus and coach users were reported as casualties (an decrease of 27% on 2023), of whom 22 were seriously injured, and none died.

Together, all other modes of transport accounted for 8% of casualties in 2024 (432 out of 5,576), for 7% of those killed (11 out of 160) and for 7% of those seriously injured (138 out of 1,931).

Figure 6 shows the number of casualties (fatal, serious, and slight) by each mode of transport in 2024.