HC Deb 21 July 1938 vol 338 cc2451-2W
Mr. Lunn

asked the Minister of Transport what were the total number of accidents, fatal and non-fatal, in 1937, where omnibus and tramcar drivers, lorry divers, taximeter-cab drivers, and private-car drivers were involved separately; and what is the percentage in each case?

Mr. Burgin

Of the 289,311 road vehicles of all descriptions concerned in road accidents involving personal injury during the year 1937:

  • 11,879 or 4.1 per cent. were omnibuses and coaches.
  • 4,363 or 1.5 per cent. were tramcars.
  • 850 or 0.3 per cent. were trackless trolley vehicles.
  • 41,078 or 14.2 per cent. were motor vans, lorries, etc.
  • 1,987 or 0.7 per cent. were motor cabs.
  • 99,827 or 34.5 per cent. were private motor vehicles including private hire cars.