Tyre Related Accidents Increase

The Department of Transport has made available the most recent “Reported Road Casualties Great Britain” annual report for 2023.

The data shows a worrying and notable increase in Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) casualties connected to tyre-related incidents, despite a trend towards a decline in road fatalities. The annual increase underscores the critical need for more aggressive action to address tyre safety and draws attention to an issue that is becoming worse on our roads.

The 2023 data show a (29%) increase in KSI fatalities from 147 to 190 in comparison to 2022, the largest number of tyre defect-related fatalities since 2018. This increase implies that more work has to be done to stop preventable fatalities and injuries because tyre safety is still a major problem despite continuous efforts. Surprisingly, this number is comparable to casualties from cell phones.

TyreSafe is also advocating for improved statistics-Tyre Related Accidents Increase

Of course, that accurately reflects the causal factors that lead to the deaths or injuries of those affected. This is because underreporting makes it difficult to determine the true scope of the issue, and police departments and road safety organisations frequently fail to respond to incidents and report on tyre condition as standard procedure.

TyreSafe is urging prompt and all-encompassing action to address this growing issue. The organisation’s most recent Case for Action highlights how urgently higher safety standards, more enforcement of current laws, and greater awareness are needed.

“These figures are a stark reminder that we cannot afford to be complacent when it comes to tyre safety,” said Stuart Lovatt, Chair of TyreSafe. The rise in KSI fatalities is quite concerning and indicates that current initiatives to encourage drivers to check their tyres are insufficient, as is the case with reporting measures that do not adequately capture the scope of the problem, which is extensive as we have shown via our own research. To stop such tragedies on our roadways, we need to take action right away.

“There is a need to promote awareness and discourse-Tyre Related Accidents Increase

hence, about the impact of unsafe and unroadworthy tyres in light of the rise in KSIs due to tyres. As the nation’s finances continue to suffer greatly from the cost of living issue, TyreSafe’s campaign to inform drivers and riders on how to reduce their chances of an accident will continue.

The government needs to take action now to stop this trend from getting worse by concentrating more on addressing the increase in tyre-related car faults, increasing compliance in this area, and launching the THINK! campaign to educate the public about this risky trend.

To make sure their cars are safe to drive, TyreSafe advises all drivers to prioritise doing routine tyre inspections, which should include checking the tread depth, tyre pressure, and overall condition. In order to address this rising issue, the group also urges the government to strengthen tyre safety programmes and think about enacting new laws.

TyreSafe is still pushing for drivers to realise the importance of well maintained tyres in averting accidents and saving lives, as well as to take tyre safety seriously. The nonprofit organisation, known by the abbreviation ACT, assists drivers with routine tyre maintenance and inspections once a month and before lengthy trips.

Pellon Tyres are members of Tyresafe and support such important reports.