Lincolnshire, be aware! Newly released figures highlighting the number of road traffic collisions and casualties throughout 2024 are causing concern among road safety advocates across the county. This data show a significant increase in on-road incidents over the past year.
During the last year, Lincolnshire accounted for a total of 1,724 traffic collisions, resulting in 2,287 casualties, inclusive of 53 fatalities and 379 serious injuries. The tally for those killed or severely harmed reached 432, underlining the gravity of the situation for residents.
Relative to previous data, there is growing trepidation among inhabitants due to this upward trend. Particularly alarming is the fact that the slight injury category alone involved 1,855 individuals. This reality underscores the continual risks to road users in Lincolnshire.
As for why this should be of importance to Lincolnshire residents, these numbers deliver a solemn reminder of the crucial significance of road safety for all road users, including drivers and pedestrians. The rise in road traffic, following the more peaceful period during the pandemic, seems to have resulted in an associated increase in danger on our roads.
In response, local authorities and road safety advocates are appealing for stricter measures. They call for improved road signage, amplified driver awareness initiatives, and regular vehicle safety inspections. Amidst the onset of 2025, aspirations to reverse this escalating trend are fervent.
Therefore, as you embark on your journey today, whether it be to work, school, or your daily chores, spare a moment to contemplate these statistics. Let’s collaboratively strive to enhance the safety of Lincolnshire’s roads for all.
The data for this report has been sourced from the Lincolnshire County Council’s open datasets.
