Major contributory factors in reported accidents in Britain 2014
| Major contributory factors in reported accidents in Britain 2014 (accidents may involve more than one) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor | Fatal accidents | Serious accidents | All accidents |
| Loss of control | 494 | 3,174 | 15,249 |
| Driver failed to look properly | 379 | 6,689 | 50,404 |
| Driver careless, reckless, or in hurry | 280 | 3,032 | 20,430 |
| Exceeding speed limit | 254 | 1,199 | 5,309 |
| Poor turn or manoeuvre | 211 | 2,681 | 18,270 |
| Driver failed to judge other’s path or speed | 209 | 3,048 | 25,736 |
| Pedestrian failed to look properly | 192 | 2,508 | 10,765 |
| Travelling too fast for the conditions | 169 | 1,441 | 7,737 |
| Driver impaired by alcohol | 127 | 1,111 | 4,741 |
| Swerved | 113 | 748 | 4,353 |
| Aggressive driving | 106 | 729 | 3,730 |
| Total | 1,543 | 18,097 | 115,673 |