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The Fatal Five

The five main factors contribute to serious road traffic collisions.

Investigations into collisions reveal that many road deaths are preventable. Five main factors contribute to serious road traffic collisions. These are known as the 'Fatal Five'.

The Fatal Five are:

Careless driving - A factor in over half of all fatal and serious injuries on the roads in West Yorkshire.
Drink and drug driving - Even a small amount can affect you. If you’re driving, best to have none for the road.
Not wearing a seatbelt - Whether a driver or a passenger, you are twice as likely to survive a crash if you’re wearing your seatbelt.
Using a mobile phone - Drivers distracted by mobile devices are four times more likely to crash.
Speeding - Kills or injuries 137 young people every week in Britain.

Road users who commit any of the Fatal Five offences are much more likely to be involved in a fatal collision.

We can all improve road safety. Always drive carefully and at safe speeds. Never drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Always wear a seatbelt and keep your hands off your phone.