Some interesting car accident statistics UK only

Many are many car accidents which happen all over the world every year, compared to world statistics the UK has a low average amount. In the UK the majority of car accidents are caused due to human error, in fact 90% of accidents last year were caused due to this. Human error includes drivers who caused accidents due to being tired and also car accident which were caused to drivers using mobile phones. This figure showing car accidents down to human error is very high and the police are understood to be working towards new policies that will reduce the recent figures.
Just like previous years the group most likely to have car accidents is young males aged 17 to 25. This is obviously a stereotypical view for many but the statistics also prove this, males in this group are 35% more likely to have a car accident than females of the same age. Although figures also show that males and females aged over 70 are also increasingly more likely to have an accident. This evidence is likely to add fuel to the idea that pensioners should retake their test to ensure they are safe on the roads.
Injuries caused due to car accidents last year was down on the previous year. Only 10% of the people injured in car accidents were over 65, although this is potentially problematic as there are also a lower amount of drivers in this group. The most likely to be injured In car accidents are males aged 17 to 25, the same group who are most likely to cause accidents. Such statistics are set to feature in new television advertisements targeted at this specific age group in the hope that people will take note on the potential problems which can happen.
Despite the number of accidents in the UK reducing those which were caused due to human error increased. The amount of accidents caused due to people using mobile phones was significantly higher than the previous year. Accidents caused by drink drivers was also on the increase, which potentially shows that the punishments are not severe enough. There are currently reviews in place to assess the convictions for drivers caught using mobile phones, drink drivers and also drivers who are on the roads under the influence of drugs.