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Road deaths in Great Britain 1999 – 2008

Road deaths in Great Britain 1999 – 2008

In 2008, 2,538 people died on Britain's roads, on average nearly seven every day. Using official data released by the Department of Transport, this map plots the location of every fatal road crash in Great Britain between 1999 and 2008, a total of 32,298 deaths.In 2008, 2,538 people died on Britain's roads, on average nearly seven every day. Using official data released by the Department of Transport, this map plots the location of every fatal road crash in Great Britain between 1999 and 2008, a total of 32,298 deaths.
Select a police authority or type in a postcode to discover where fatal road crashes occur. Click the yellow markers to get more detail. For 2008 we have included some links to stories – both BBC news and others – to convey some of the grim reality behind the statistics.Select a police authority or type in a postcode to discover where fatal road crashes occur. Click the yellow markers to get more detail. For 2008 we have included some links to stories – both BBC news and others – to convey some of the grim reality behind the statistics.
Use these controls to zoom in on the map, or drag the map to a location of interest.Use these controls to zoom in on the map, or drag the map to a location of interest.
Enter your full postcode if you live in Great Britain, or pick a Police Authority area to see where fatal road crashes have occurred.Enter your full postcode if you live in Great Britain, or pick a Police Authority area to see where fatal road crashes have occurred.
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