Pedestrian Casualties in Worthing Borough
This table shows the numbers of pedestrians being killed and seriously injured in Worthing:
| Type of accident | 5 years accidents to 31/01/10 | 15 years accident data to 31/01/10 | Approximate rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedestrians killed by cyclists | 0 | 0 | None |
| Pedestrians seriously injured by cyclists | 0 | 4 | One seriously injured every four to five years |
| Pedestrians killed by motor vehicles | 6 | 19 | Slightly more than one killed per year |
| Pedestrians seriously injured by motor vehicles | 66 | 201 | Thirteen seriously injured every year |
So roughly one pedestrian per month is seriously injured, and one or more pedestrians are killed per year on Worthing’s roads, with the consequent impacts on the families and friends of all those involved.
Let’s work to make Worthing’s roads safer.