Reported road casualties in Great Britain, involving illegal alcohol levels: 2023
2023 statistics on drink-drive collisions and casualties.
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Estimates of casualties in collisions involving at least one driver or rider over the drink-drive limit in Great Britain for 2023 show that:
- between 230 and 290 fatalities, with a central estimate of 260 fatalities, a decline of 14% from 2022
- about 1,860 people killed or seriously injured, a decline of 3% from 2022
- around 6,310 casualties of all severities, a decline of 6% from 2022
Alongside these statistics, we have updated the feasibility study on drugs in reported road fatalities to include 2023 data.
Alongside this publication, we shared a survey to collect feedback on the changes we proposed and how they would impact on the usefulness of the published statistics. The survey is now closed and a summary of the feedback we received as well as the decisions we have made regarding each of the changes is available.
A technical note describing a proposed methodology change is also included alongside this release.
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A survey regarding proposed changes to these statistics was shared with this publication and has now closed. A summary of the feedback we received and the decisions we have made regarding each of the changes has been added.
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