HC Deb 01 August 1978 vol 955 c299W
42. Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what proportion of all road vehicles are lorries over three tons unladen weight; and how frequently they are involved in fatal accidents.

Mr. Horam

In 1976 goods vehicles over three tons unladen weight represented 2.2 per cent. of all motor vehicles registered and 9.5 per cent. of all motor vehicles involved in fatal road accidents. Heavy goods vehicles travel a higher annual mileage than the average motor vehicle.

Approximately two in every L000 such goods vehicles are involved in a fatal accident each year.