Accident Statistics

 

We have compiled a large list of driving statistics to show how dangerous driving at work can be without any advanced fleet training and risk management .

  • It is estimated that company drivers who drive an average of 10,000 miles a year have a 1 in 7 chance of having a collision each year.
  • Over 9 out of 10 collisions are caused by carelessness and driver negligence
  • It is estimated that on a daily basis 4 people die and 250 employees are seriously injured in work related driving incidents.
  • There are an estimated 3 million company cars on the roads and roughly 1 in 3 will be involved in an crash each year
  • Company drivers who drive more than 80% of their annual mileage on work related journeys are 53% more likely to be injured than similar drivers who do not dirve at work
  • The annual risk of being killed, while driving for business reasons, is significantly greater than the risk of dying as a result of all other workplace accidents.
  • Every week around 200 road deaths and serious injuries involve someone at work
  • About 300 people are killed each year as a result of drivers falling asleep at the wheel. About 4 in 10 tiredness-related crashes involve someone driving a commercial vehicle.
  • Business drivers have collision rates that are 30 - 40% higher than those of private drivers.
  • In 2001 between 862 and 1035 people were killed or seriously injured in road traffic accidents involving somebody who was at work.
  • More than 60% of the 3 million company owned vehicles in the UK are subject to an insurance claim every year.
  • Company car drivers have nearly twice the 'crash' liability of drivers in general.
  • It is likely that more people are seriously injured in 'at work' road accidents than in all other notifable events put together.
  • Evidence suggests that investing in defensive/advanced driver training may reduce blameworthy incidents by between 50-70% in the first 2 years.
  • Occupational Drivers who cover more than 20,000 miles have a 1 in 8000 chance of serious or fatal trauma.
  • Company vehicles are involved in 20 deaths and 250 serious injures each week
  • 33% of all company vehicles will be involved in some form of road accident within the next 12 months.
  • Five times more people are killed while driving for work than in any other industrial accident.
  • Occupational driving assessments and development training can reduce the risk of collisions by up to 70%

We would be happy to discuss with you the best package for your company's particular requirements. Call now for further details or to discuss how we can reduce road related risk for your company.


ECO Accident Statistics