New Government data shows there were 1,602 road fatalities in 2024, a decline of 1% compared to 2023.
The final estimates, published on 25 September, also highlight a decrease in the number of KSI casualties, as well as casualties of all severities.
The number of KSI casualties fell by 1% to 29,467 in 2024, while there was a 4% drop in the number of total casualties – down to 128,272.
The final estimates also show there were 4.7 road fatalities per billion vehicle miles travelled in 2024, down 3% compared to 2023
Meanwhile, of the four major road user types, the group with the most fatalities was car occupants with 692 fatalities. This is down 5% from the 725 reported in 2023.
There were also a fall in the number of cyclists killed – down 6% to 82.
However, there was an 8% increase in the number of motorcyclists killed (340) and a 1% rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities (409).
In 2024, 76% of fatalities and 61% of casualties of all severities were male.
Rod Dennis, RAC road safety spokesperson, said: “While the latest data shows road casualties came down very slightly last year, this masks a harsh truth that can’t be ignored – that, on average four people are killed, and a further 76 seriously injured, every single day in Great Britain.
“Britain might still have an enviable safety record compared to some other countries, but the simple fact is that casualties aren’t falling at a fast enough rate anymore.
“The Government has long trailed its forthcoming road safety strategy, so we look forward to seeing how this can bring casualty numbers down further.”
