Young Driver Collisions: What Does the Latest Data Show?

The Department for Transport’s Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Younger Driver Factsheet 2023 was published on 26 September 2024. It offers a comprehensive look at road collisions involving younger car drivers, based on police-reported data from across Great Britain.

What is the report about?

This official factsheet focuses on young car drivers – typically aged 17 to 24 – who are statistically more likely to be involved in road traffic collisions. It highlights key trends, risk factors, and the types of roads where serious incidents are more likely to occur.

If you're looking for up-to-date, reliable data on how and where young drivers are getting injured, this report is your go-to resource. It can help answer questions such as:

• Which types of roads pose the greatest risk to young drivers?

• What are the most common causes of crashes among this age group?

• How do young drivers compare to older drivers in casualty rates?

"Driving instructors should be prepared for potential changes to the driving test, particularly around higher-speed roads where young drivers face the greatest risk. More importantly, we must focus on developing our clients’ post-test skills, especially in environments where crashes are more likely to occur. Ask yourself – how confident are you in your own advanced driving techniques? Can you effectively pass those skills on to your pupils? A great way to check is by taking the Diamond Advanced Driving Test."– Graham Hooper, Head of Driver Training Development, DIA

Read the full report: gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-older-and-younger-driver-factsheets-2023