Lincolnshire JSNA: Road Traffic Accidents

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1 Road Traffic Accidents What do we know? Summary A higher proportion of road traffic collisions in Lincolnshire result in death compared to other areas. This may be due to the types of road in the County such as predominantly single carriageway. (Motorways and Dual Carriageways are considerably safer per kilometre travelled.) Comparing annual averages of to the previous 3 years ( ) there has been a reduction in people killed or seriously injured. Comparing annual averages of to the previous 3 years ( ) there has been a reduction in children killed or seriously injured from 39 to 22. This includes a reduction in the number of child pedestrians killed or seriously injured from 16 to 10. Comparing annual averages of to the previous 3 years there has been an increase in motorcyclists killed or seriously injured from 81 to 93. There has been a continuing increase in the number of people aged 60 and over killed or seriously injured from aged 45 to 80 years old. Facts and figures The Stats 19 data shows that the number of people killed or seriously injured in Lincolnshire was 60 per 100,000 population. The highest number was in North Kesteven (95 per 100,000) and the lowest number was in South Kesteven (36 per 100,000). The highest risk group were 17 to 24 year olds with 147 per 100,000 killed or seriously injured in Lincolnshire. Comparing the annual average of to the previous 3 years: People killed or serious injuries have reduced from 423 to 419. Children killed or seriously injured have reduced from 39 to 22 Motorcyclists killed or seriously injured have increased from 81 to 93. People aged 60 and over killed or seriously injured have increased from 45 to 80. There were 45 fatal casualties in 2010 compared to 52 in 2009, 51 in 2008 and 79 in Lincolnshire has achieved the Government's ten year road safety targets. 1 of 6 May 2011 (v1)

2 Trends A higher proportion of road traffic collisions in Lincolnshire result in death compared to other areas. This may be due to the types of road in the County such as predominantly single carriageway. (Motorways and Dual Carriageways are considerably safer per Km travelled.) Comparing annual averages of to the previous 3 years ( ) there has been a reduction in people killed or seriously injured from 423 to 419. Comparing annual averages of to the previous 3 years ( ) there has been a reduction in children killed or seriously injured from 39 to 22. This includes a reduction in the number of child pedestrians killed or seriously injured from 16 to 10. Comparing annual averages of to the previous 3 years there has been an increase in motorcyclists killed or seriously injured from 81 to 93. There has been a continuing increase in the number of people aged 60 and over killed or seriously injured from 45 to 80. In Lincolnshire there were 45 fatalities in 2010, compared with 52 in 2009, 51 in 2008, 79 in 2007 and 66 in The percentage of casualties proving to be fatal in Lincolnshire is 1.65, which, as in previous years, is higher than the region (1.3%) and national figure (1%). The percentage of casualties proving to be serious in Lincolnshire is 12.2% which is lower than the region (12.4%), but higher than the national figure of 11%. Targets The Government's 10 year KSI casualty reduction targets set out in their ten year road safety strategy are now at an end. Currently awaiting a national framework which should offer guidance on road safety strategy and targets beyond Government 10 year targets ( ), against the baseline average require: To reduce fatal and serious road casualties by 40% To reduce fatal and serious road casualties involving children by 50% A 10% reduction in slight casualty rate, expressed as the number of people slightly injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres. Performance The Government target on reducing KSI casualties required a saving of 1510 KSI casualties over the 10 year period ( ). Lincolnshire has achieved a saving of 2564 KSI casualties. Lincolnshire achieved the Government s 3 year annual average target of 484 KSI Casualties, with an annual average for of 419. The Government target on reducing Child KSI casualties required a saving of 160 Child KSI casualties over the 10 year period ( ); Lincolnshire has achieved this with a saving of 327 child KSI casualties. 2 of 6 May 2011 (v1)

3 Lincolnshire achieved the Government s 3 year annual average target of 38 Child KSI casualties, with an annual average for of of 6 May 2011 (v1)

4 What is this telling us? Summary Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP) road safety initiatives are data driven. Road Safety consultation has taken place as part of developing the Local Transport Plan (LTP). Ten year national strategy ended in Currently awaiting new national guidance on strategy and targets, expected in March to 24 year olds, mature drivers and motorcyclists are key priorities. Child safety audit to be carried out during 2011 Not doing anything may mean we will see an increase in casualties resulting from road traffic collisions with resulting economic and human costs per casualty saved: Fatal 1,683,810 Serious 189,200 Slight 14,590 (June 2008 prices - TAG Unit from the Department for Transport Jan 2010.) Future focus will be on mature drivers, young 17 to 24 year old drivers and motorcyclists. Local views LRSP is data led and develops road safety initiatives to address specific problems identified through its collision database. Public consultation has taken place by inclusion in the County Council's LTP. Partners and stakeholders are informed through the LRSP Strategic Board. LRSP Strategic Plan approved by LCC Scrutiny Committee. Road safety featured strongly in the Big County, Big Skies, Big Future campaign aimed to find out how the people of Lincolnshire felt about a range of issues grouped around key priorities. National and local strategies Tomorrows Roads Safer for Everyone (Government's ten year strategy ended 2010) LRSP Strategic Plan Currently awaiting publication of new Road Safety framework - expected end of March of 6 May 2011 (v1)

5 Current activity and services LRSP to continue with three pronged strategy on implementing road safety intervention data led, based on education, enforcement and engineering, all underpinned by evaluation. High risk vulnerable user groups such as motor cyclists, young and mature drivers will be particularly targeted. These interventions are being developed and implemented using existing resources within the LRSP and consequently no external service providers are being commissioned. Key inequalities National research indicates higher rate of casualties in areas of higher deprivation. LRSP has carried out research in areas of deprivation for Lincolnshire but did not establish a strong link. Child safety audit planned for 2011 will re assess the impact in those areas. EIA and Partial impact statement carried out on LRSP Strategic Plan. Concerns around data that indicates young drivers and mature drivers are high risk which could lead to higher fatality rates and a rise in injuries on Lincolnshire's roads. Consequently, training is provided to mitigate the risks associated with mature and young drivers and establish a system to monitor interventions and support in identifying trends. Key gaps in knowledge and services Inconsistencies between NHS data and casualty data obtained from Police Stats 19 collision reporting data currently subject of national research. National guidance required to address this. Local interventions implemented to improve accuracy of Stats 19 data, ensure audit trail of casualties and improve timeliness and completeness of collision forms. Risks of not doing something Increase in casualties resulting from road traffic collisions with resulting economic and human costs per casualty saved: Fatal 1,683,810 Serious 189,200 Slight 14,590 (June 2008 prices - TAG Unit from the Department for Transport Jan 2010.) What is coming on the horizon? National road safety framework expected March of 6 May 2011 (v1)

6 What should we be doing next? Young drivers will continue to be targeted through road safety education, training and publicity initiatives such as Pass Plus, 'Too Fast Too Soon' and 'Cruiser' events to engage and influence this age group. These initiatives will continue and be refined throughout Measures will be implemented to reduce the increase in collisions resulting from mature drivers. Police will continue to deploy operation Octane targeted particularly at motorcyclists. In addition it is proposed to continue to provide existing rider training programmes and to implement the nationally approved diversionary (alternative to prosecution) scheme for motorcyclists (RIDES). Other diversionary courses for mobile phones and anti social behaviour will also be considered during 2011/12. 6 of 6 May 2011 (v1)