Pedestrian Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) casualties in Northern Ireland 2019-2023
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Pedestrian Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) Casualties in Northern Ireland 2019-2023 has been produced by Analysis, Statistics and Research Branch (ASRB).
This bespoke analysis was commissioned by Promotion and Outreach Branch, DfI, and supplements the draft NI Road Safety Strategy (NIRSS) to 2030 Annual Statistical Report.
The publication is available on the ASRB website at: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/topics/statistics-and-research/road-safety
Key Points
In 2019-2023:
- There were 831 pedestrians killed or seriously injured in collisions. Of these there were 67 (8%) people killed and 764 (92%) people seriously injured.
- The 831 pedestrians killed or seriously injured accounted for 20% of all road traffic collision KSI casualties.
- Males accounted for over three-fifths (61%) of pedestrian KSI casualties.
- Children (aged under 16) accounted for nearly a quarter (24%) of pedestrian KSI casualties.
- Nearly a third (32%) of pedestrian KSI casualties occurred between 3pm and 7pm, with children accounting for 40% of KSI casualties in this time period.
- December had the most pedestrian KSI casualties with 103, while July had the fewest with 49.
- Over three-fifths (61%) of pedestrian KSI casualties occurred during daylight.
- The most common causation factor for pedestrian KSI casualties was “Heedless of traffic crossing carriageway” accounting for 170 (20%) of the 831 pedestrians killed or seriously injured in collisions.
- Pedestrians were responsible for over half (58%) of the collisions in which there were killed or seriously injured.
- Over four-fifths (83%) of pedestrian KSI casualties occurred on urban roads, compared to 41% of all KSI casualties.
- The Belfast Local Government District had the highest annual rate (75.6) of pedestrian KSI casualties per 100,000 resident population, while Mid Ulster had the lowest (22.5).
Notes to editors:
Pedestrian Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) Casualties in Northern Ireland 2019-2023 is part of a suite of problem profiles produced over the last few years.
- The majority of the data within the report derives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Road Traffic Collision Statistics and is typically based on the period 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023. The report analyses official data sources and reports on trend information for pedestrian KSI casualties from 2002 examining how pedestrian KSI casualties compare with overall road traffic collision KSI casualties over time. It provides context comparing pedestrian and other road user KSI casualties for the five-year period, 2019-2023. The profile of pedestrian KSI casualties is then examined looking at the age and sex of KSI casualties. The time of day by day of the week when KSIs casualties occurred is examined as well as investigating what month of the year casualties occurred. The cause of pedestrian KSI casualties is examined as well as where they occur. A mapping section provides the location of pedestrian KSI casualties as well as showing areas where the greatest number of pedestrian KSI casualties occurred. The final section of the report examines walking data from the 2021 Travel Survey for Northern Ireland, including frequency of walking and reasons why.
- The Department will use the information presented in this publication to support policy development. The report provides departmental officials with the current picture of Pedestrian KSI casualties and provides evidence to allow them to consider the best ways to try to reduce casualty numbers.
- Further information and electronic copies of Pedestrian Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) Casualties in Northern Ireland 2019-2023 are available at:Statistics and Research/Road Safety
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