Serious road casualties are at an all-time low across Fife, according to a new report.
The document, presented to Fife Council’s environment, finance and corporate services scrutiny committee, showed the total number of casualties in Fife in 2012 was at a record low of 549, the third consecutive year on year record low.
There were 421 recorded road crashes in Fife during 2012, resulting in a total of 549 casualties (seven fatal, 100 serious injuries and 442 slight injuries).
This record low of 549 casualties follows the previous record lows of 597 in 2011 and 726 in 2010.
Dr Bob McLellan, head of Fife Council’s transport and environmental services said: “It is pleasing to note the record low 2012 casualty figure of 549, which follows the previous record lows of 597 in 2011 and 726 in 2010.
“There is a tremendous focus placed on road safety in Fife.
“Close partnership working on a number of road safety initiatives is ensuring Fife’s roads are as safe as possible for all users.
“However, there is no room for complacency and we will continue to strive in reducing casualty rates still further.
“Fife has seen a significant reduction in casualties over recent years and our aim is to continue this trend and meet, or exceed, national casualty reduction targets.”
In 2009, the Scottish Government set 2015 and 2012 road casualty reduction targets for all Scottish local authority areas.
These targets are based on reducing those killed and seriously injured, with specific targets for bringing down child injuries and all slight injuries.