Trend summary
- Roads account for most UK transport deaths: 1,538 in Great Britain in 2025, down 4%, though serious injuries rose 4%.
- Accidental water deaths were 202 in 2025, well below the 2013-15 average of 344.
- UK scheduled airlines have had no fatal passenger accident in over 35 years; the risk sits with light aircraft and helicopters.
MixedRoad
1,538 deaths in 2025 (−4%) but 29,918 killed or seriously injured (+4%).
MixedMaritime
202 water deaths in 2025; the Solong collision and a record Coastguard workload.
Deaths upAviation
12 fatal accidents in 2025, almost all small aircraft; airlines remain safe.
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