This report analyses the 11% of Britain’s network where the majority (51%) of Britain’s road deaths take place – motorways and ‘A’ roads outside major urban areas. On this network, the flowers at the roadside reflect the most common crash type that kills – running off the road accounts for 30% of all deaths. Junction crashes are the most common crash leading to serious injury.

This report also celebrates the work of authorities who have made significant improvements to their roads. A remarkable 70% drop in serious crashes – some 250 deaths and serious injuries saved – on the ten most improved sections achieved by a variety of infrastructure improvements.