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‘These figures represent a huge amount of distress and agony’ Lincolnshire road deaths rose to an average of one per week last year




The number of fatalities on the county’s roads rose to an average of one per week last year.

The number of fatal collisions and road deaths in the county both increased in 2024, provisional figures released by the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership reveal.

The number of incidents which led to people being killed or seriously injured also went up.

Road deaths rose in 2024. Photo: Lincolnshire Police
Road deaths rose in 2024. Photo: Lincolnshire Police

Statistics reveal that the total number of fatalities increased, rising from 49 to 53.

The total number of fatal collisions in 2024 also rose by one to 47, up on the 46 recorded in 2023.

There was also a rise in the number of individuals who were either killed or seriously injured. The 2024 figure of 431 is higher than 2023’s 428.

However, there was a drop in the number of collisions involving death or serious injury casualties, down to 357 from 367.

While these rises are slight on the figures in 2023 - which reached an eight-year low - the LRSP is determined to slash the number of deaths, injuries and collisions on the county’s roads, stating ‘we all have a part to play in reducing these figures’.

“Of those 53 killed in 2024, 23 were drivers, 14 were motorcyclists, 8 were passengers and 4 were classed as pedestrians,” a LRSP statement said.

“These figures represent a huge amount of distress and agony being experienced across Lincolnshire and beyond by our communities.

“The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership continues to work tirelessly with our partners to understand the causes of collisions and what interventions can be made to prevent further heartache.”

January has already brought more tragedy on the county roads.

Collisions have sadly seen a baby boy die on the A1 near Grantham, seven-year-old Elsie Gascoigne lose her life following a collision at Metheringham and a double fatality on the A17 near Leadenham.

The partnership added that ‘with a collective effort’ from all road users these deaths and serious injuries could be reduced.

“The statistics continue to show a slight decline in the number of KSI (killed or seriously injured) collisions year on year, and despite these numbers, we should remember that the United Kingdom remains one of the safest countries to drive in compared to elsewhere.

“However, the partnership can only achieve so much – the reality is that we all have a part to play in reducing these figures through how we all choose to use our roads.

“The partnership understands that as humans mistakes may occur, so we must all play our part in understanding how challenging driving actually is, give it the concentration it requires and adhere to the rules of the roads at all times.

“Unfortunately we still see a high number of offences being captured by safety cameras from across the county.

“This shows that there is still more to be done to encourage concentration, awareness and adherence of where and how we drive, especially when you consider that our camera sites are all clearly marked and warned in advance of the cameras themselves.

“With a collective effort by us all to understand the rules and ensure we drive safely, we can together reduce the number of collisions on our roads, especially if we show a little patience, courtesy and understanding towards others as we journey around the county.”



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