Trust recognises marginal reduction in UK road fatalities and warns more must be done
The Road Safety Trust has responded to the news that the number of people killed or seriously injured on UK roads has fallen only slightly, warning that there is still much to do to save lives.
Figures released today (Thursday 25 September) show a small reduction in the year-on-year figures, though concerns remain over how many vulnerable road users are being killed on our roads.
The Department for Transport (DfT) estimates that last year there were:
1,602 fatalities, a decline of 1% compared to 2023
29,467 killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties, a decline of 1% compared to 2023
128,272 casualties of all severities, a decline of 4% compared to 2023
While the general downward trend is positive, it must be noted that there was also a rise in the number of motorcyclists (+8%) and pedestrians (+1%) being killed on our roads – indicating that there is still more to do to protect vulnerable road users.
Ruth Purdie OBE, Chief Executive of The Road Safety Trust, said: “We recognise there has been a marginal improvement in overall road casualty figures, but the figures are still stagnant and much more needs to be done, particularly around vulnerable roads users.
“Every life lost, or changed through serious injury, is one too many. With the Government’s new road safety strategy expected later this year, this is the moment for leadership and ambition to build on progress and address the stubborn risks that remain.
“The Road Safety Trust will continue to support partners across the UK by funding practical, evidence-led interventions and sharing insights so that the best solutions are scaled up and sustained.”
Full details of today’s report can be found on the Department for Transport’s website.
25 September 2025