HC Deb 21 July 1952 vol 504 cc26-7
44. Mr. Crouch

asked the Minister of Transport the number of road accidents, fatal and otherwise, in the last 12 months, in which the chief contributory factor was the state of the road, the mechanical condition of the vehicle, the negligence of the driver, or of the pedestrian, respectively.

Mr. Braithwaite

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate the information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the information:

Statement showing the number of road accidents involving death or personal injury in the 12 months June, 1951, to May, 1952, attributed by the police primarily to road conditions, vehicle defects and the behaviour of road users.

Error of judgment or negligence by—
(a) drivers of motor vehicles 49,848
(b) motor cyclists 19,494
(c) pedal cyclists 26,714
(d) pedestrians 46,007
Road conditions 1,401
Vehicle defects 6,699
Total number of accidents in the 12 months June, 1951, to May, 1952, 177,608.