How Britain achieved a 22-fold reduction in road deaths since 1950

Summary

This article examines the dramatic improvement in road safety in Britain over the past century, noting that the death rate per mile driven has declined 22-fold since 1950. It traces the evolution from the early days of motoring with no seatbelts, airbags, or indicators, through to modern safety innovations and infrastructure changes that have made Britain's roads among the safest in the world.