Road Casualty Reduction In Scotland: Progress Toward Framework Targets

Road Casualty Reduction In Scotland: Progress Toward Framework Targets

Figure 1 shows that 174 people were reported as killed in 2012, 40 per cent (118) below the 2004-2008 average of 292 - so the reduction is below the 2015 milestone and the 2020 target.

Fig. 1: Reported Casualties Killed

 

Figure 2 shows that 1,974 people were reported as seriously injured in 2012, 24 per cent (631) below the 2004-2008 average of 2,605 but above the 2015 milestone.

Fig. 2: Reported Seriously Injured Casualties

 

Figure 3 shows the number of reported child fatalities. 2 children were reported as killed in 2012, an average of 4 a year in the 2010-2012 period, 73 per cent (11) below the 2004-2008 average of 15, and below the 2015 milestone and 2020 target of a 50 per cent fall.

Fig. 3: Reported Children Killed

 

Figure 4 shows serious child casualties since 2006. 194 children were reported as seriously injured in 2012, 40 per cent (131) below the 2004-2008 average of 325 and below the 2015 milestone.

Fig. 4: Reported Child Seriously Injured Casualties