The number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) on Devon and Cornwall’s roads has dropped to the lowest ever level in recent reporting history, new figures reveal.
Provisional figures* from the Department for Transport (DfT) show that in 2025, 49 people were killed and 495 seriously injured in collisions in Devon and Cornwall. This is the lowest number since modern recording systems were introduced** and almost 20% lower than the figure for 2024.
The provisional data also shows the number of KSI*** collisions in the region have decreased every year since 2022 (post-Covid), demonstrating a significant reduction.
The graph below shows the KSI figures over the past 5 years:
Serious injuries include things such as head injuries, broken bones, loss of limbs and cuts or lacerations.
The release of the figures coincides with the fifth anniversary of the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership, a collaboration between 17 organisations across the region - including Devon & Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, South Western Ambulance Service Trust, local authorities, NHS Trusts, air ambulance charities, National Highways and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The partnership has committed to reducing fatal and serious collisions by 50% by 2030 – and these latest figures suggest this target is within reach.
In the five years since it became operational, Vision Zero South West has funded numerous innovative and impactful road safety projects in the region, including:
- A state-of-the-art motorcycle simulator to train young riders in hazard prediction
- A UK-first trial of AI cameras which detect seatbelt and mobile phone offences
- Pedestrian training for thousands of primary school children
- Groundbreaking research work from IMPACT: The Centre for Post-Collision Research, Innovation and Translation
- The purchase of a Ford Focus RS car to help promote road safety to a younger audience through social media
- Over £250,000 of community-led safety schemes through our “Call For Ideas” grant funding scheme
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