Did you know that the estimated average cost to society of a fatal road traffic collision is over £2 million? This cost includes everything from the time and resources spent by the emergency services at the scene of the collision, to the medical and ambulance costs, through to the loss of earnings suffered by the deceased. The estimated average cost to society of a serious road traffic collision is £233,750.
Average Value Of Prevention Per Collision
| Accident Severity | Lost Output | Medical and Ambulance | Human Costs | Police Costs | Insurance and Admin | Damage to Property | Total (£) |
| Fatal | 673,003 | 6,856 | 1,339,378 | 2,086 | 326 | 12,299 | 2,033,947 |
| Serious | 27,096 | 16,232 | 184,371 | 272 | 206 | 5,573 | 233,750 |
| Slight | 3,335 | 1,412 | 15,884 | 65 | 120 | 3,325 | 24,141 |
Average Value Of Prevention Per Casualty
| Casualty Severity | Lost Output | Human Cost | Medical & Ambulance | Total |
| Fatal | £490,960 | £936,380 | £840 | £1,428,180 |
| Serious | £18,920 | £130,110 | £11,460 | £160,480 |
| Slight | £2,000 | £9,530 | £850 | £12,370 |