Road casualties falling, but stay insured!

Increasing numbers of speed cameras, speed bumps, and laws on drink-driving have frustrated drivers over recent years, but statistics show that casualties are falling as a result.

A report released by the Department of Transport shows the number of injuries and fatalities in reported road accidents to have fallen in the year to September 2011.

1,900 people were killed and over 24,000 killed or seriously injured in accidents reported between October 2010 and September 2011. This shows a marginal fall in the percentage of fatalities and a 4% fall in the death/serious injury casualties compared to the previous year’s figures.

There were 204,350 casualties across all categories, a 5% fall on September 2010. While as many children were injured in road accidents over the year, the number killed or seriously injured fell by 7%.

There have been improvements in the seasonal figures too. Between July and September 2011, the number reported dead in road accidents fell by 2% on the third quarter of 2010, while the total number of casualties fell by 5%.

What is compelling about these statistics is the sizeable fall in casualties across the past six years. Taking average figures from the years 2005-2009, the number of fatalities fell by a third in the year to September 2011, while the number of casualties as a whole fell by 17%.

Nevertheless, it remains important to keep yourself properly insured.

Life insurance is important for ensuring that any dependants are financially supported should the worst happen. There is also the option for critical illness cover in case of a severe injury on the roads.

Car insurance is important too. Statistics show that fatalities and serious injuries have fallen considerably, but accidents still do happen. Ensure that you are protected through a strong car insurance policy.

Make Which4U the first point of call for all your insurance needs.

Emma North