asked Her Majesty's Government:
For the past five years for which data are available, what is the number of deaths, serious injuries and slight injuries for drivers aged 17 to 19; and [HL317]
For the past five years for which data are available, what is the death rate per 100,000 population among 17 to 19 year-old drivers. [HL318]
During the past five years, the number of (a) fatalities, serious injuries and slight injuries and (b) death rate per 100,000 population for drivers aged 17 to 19 in personal injury road accidents reported to the police are given in the table below.
(a) Number of casualties (b)Fatality rate per 100,000 population Year Fatal Serious Slight 2001 129 1,094 9,666 6.2 2002 130 1,091 9,750 6.0 2003 145 1,068 9,441 6.5 2004 146 990 9,920 6.6 2005 149 1,022 10,577 6.5
These figures exclude riders of motorcycles, pedal cycles and horses, and drivers of non-motor vehicles.