REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds as serious road casualties rise in Britain

IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy Nicholas Lyes said: “These figures show a lost decade in terms of reducing the number of serious casualties and highlights the urgency of implementing measures to improve road safety. We are deeply concerned by the provisional increase in motorcycle fatalities which shows efforts to protect people on two wheels is seriously lacking. The UK Government’s strategy will undoubtedly address some of these issues, but it must be backed by clear timelines, proper funding, and decisive action if we are to make substantial progress in making our roads safer.”

Reported road casualties Great Britain, provisional results: 2025 - GOV.UK