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Road casualties in Scotland down 10% as pedestrian deaths fall Road casualties in Scotland down 10% as pedestrian deaths fall
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The number of people killed and injured on Scotland's roads fell by 10% last year thanks to a reduction in pedestrian fatalities.The number of people killed and injured on Scotland's roads fell by 10% last year thanks to a reduction in pedestrian fatalities.
But there was an increase in the number of cyclists, motorcyclists and car users killed.But there was an increase in the number of cyclists, motorcyclists and car users killed.
Total casualties were down from 12,722 to 11,493 - the lowest since records began - according to Transport Scotland Statisticians.Total casualties were down from 12,722 to 11,493 - the lowest since records began - according to Transport Scotland Statisticians.
Fatalities fell by 3% from 178 to 172 and serious injuries by 16% to 1,667.Fatalities fell by 3% from 178 to 172 and serious injuries by 16% to 1,667.
Of the nine children killed, five were walking, two were cycling and two were travelling by car.
Overall, 1,062 children were injured or killed on the roads, a fall of 9%.
Casualty numbers for all modes of transport fell, including 12% for pedestrians, 11% for motorcyclists and 3% for cyclists.Casualty numbers for all modes of transport fell, including 12% for pedestrians, 11% for motorcyclists and 3% for cyclists.