Progress towards casualty reduction targets for 2030
Introduction
In early 2021, the Scottish Government published a Road Safety Framework to 2030. The following section provides information on the progress made towards the four main casualty reduction targets outlined in the framework. These targets are included in Table 2 and each reduction target is assessed against the 2014 to 2018 average.
| Target | 2030 target % reduction |
|---|---|
| People killed | 50% |
| People seriously injured | 50% |
| Children (aged < 16) killed | 60% |
| Children (aged < 16) seriously injured | 60% |
When reporting progress towards the two targets relating to serious injuries, years prior to 2020 (including the baseline period of 2014-2018) are reported on the basis of adjusted figures (see Introduction for more information).
Target: 50% reduction in those killed by 2030
There were 160 people killed in 2024, an 8% reduction since the adjusted 2014-18 baseline average. Provisionally, the number in 2024 is not on track to meet the framework target for 2030 (a reduction of 50% from 2014-18 baseline). Figure 11 shows that the total number of fatalities in 2024 was above the indicative line required to achieve the target.
Target: 50% reduction in those seriously injured by 2030
On the basis of adjusted figures, there were 1,931 serious injuries in 2024, a 29% reduction since the adjusted 2014-18 baseline level.
Provisionally, the number in 2024 is not on track to meet the framework target for 2030 (a reduction of 50% from 2014-18 baseline). Figure 12 shows that the reduction is above the indicative line required to meet the framework target for 2030 (a reduction of 50% from 2014-18 baseline).
Target: 60% reduction in children killed by 2030
Due to small numbers and year-to-year fluctuations this target is measured using a three-year average. An average of 4 children a year were killed in the 2022-2024 period, a 35% reduction from the 2014-2018 baseline.
Provisionally, the number in 2022-2024 is on track to meet the framework target for 2030 (a reduction of 60% from 2014-18 baseline). Figure 13 provisionally shows the reduction is below the indicative line required to meet the framework target for 2030.
Target: 60% reduction in children seriously injured by 2030
On the basis of adjusted figures, there were 160 serious injuries in 2024, a 38% reduction since the adjusted 2014-18 baseline level.
Provisionally, the number in 2024 is not on track to meet the framework target for 2030 (a reduction of 60% from 2014-18 baseline). Figure 14 shows that the reduction is above the indicative line required to meet the framework target for 2030.
