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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.

We are proposing changes to this publication in future. More details, and an opportunity to provide feedback are in our short feedback form or comments can be provided via the contact details below. We are particularly keen to hear where the proposed changes would impact on the usefulness of the published statistics.

A technical note describing a proposed methodology change is also included alongside this release.

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Published 31 July 2025

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