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Guide to contributory factors for reported road casualty statistics

A guide to use of the contributory factors data which form part of the Department for Transport's reported road casualty statistics.

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This guide provides a brief overview of the contributory factors data recorded as part of the STATS19 data collection, including things to be aware of when interpreting the data tables, and information relating to the completeness of the data.

The guide covers:

  • an overview of contributory factors
  • strengths and weaknesses
  • data confidentiality and access
  • further information including links to data collection forms
  • analysis of contributory factor reporting by police force, road type and road user type
  • future developments

Further information on any aspect of contributory factors data can be addressed to the road safety statistics team via the contact details below.

Road safety statistics

Email roadacc.stats@dft.gov.uk

Public enquiries 020 7944 6595

Media enquiries 0300 7777 878

Published 29 September 2022
Last updated 28 September 2023 + show all updates
  1. 2022 reported road casualties Great Britain report published.

  2. First published.