Transport
34 countersThere are over 40.8 million cars on UK roads and 1,633 people are killed in road accidents each year. The UK's railway network carries approximately 1.9 billion passenger journeys annually but suffers 100 million minutes of delays. The pothole repair backlog has reached £16.3 billion with over 1 million potholes estimated on UK roads. HS2 has cost approximately £67 billion to date — around £1,500 per UK household. Transport statistics are sourced from the Department for Transport, Network Rail, DVLA and the Civil Aviation Authority.
Cars on UK Roads Right Now
Road Traffic Accidents Today
Road Traffic Accidents This Year
Road Deaths Today
Road Deaths This Year
Road Injuries This Year
Cost of Road Accidents to Economy This Year
Train Journeys Made Today
Train Journeys Made This Year
Train Delay Minutes Today
Train Cancellations Today
Train Cancellations This Year
Cost of Train Delays to Economy This Year
Potholes in UK Roads Right Now (est.)
Pothole Repair Backlog Cost
Potholes Reported Today
Speeding Fines Issued This Year
Drink Driving Arrests This Year
Mobile Phone Driving Offences This Year
Passengers Through UK Airports Today
Passengers Through UK Airports This Year
Flights Delayed Today
Flights Cancelled Today
Bus Journeys Made Today
Bus Routes Cut or Reduced Since 2010
Cycling Journeys Today
Electric Vehicles on UK Roads
EV Charging Points in UK
EV Charging Points Needed by 2030 vs Current
HS2 Cost Per UK Household
HS2 Cost Per Mile (current estimate)
Bicycle Thefts Today
Bicycle Thefts This Year
Roads Maintenance Funding Shortfall
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on official UK government data
How many road accidents happen in the UK each year?
There are approximately 130,000 reported road accidents in the UK each year, resulting in 1,633 deaths and 135,000 injuries according to DfT road casualty statistics. Road accidents cost the UK economy approximately £36 billion per year including human, economic and property costs.
How many train delays occur in the UK each year?
UK trains accumulate approximately 100 million minutes of delay per year, with around 100,000 cancellations annually according to Office of Rail and Road statistics. Train delays cost the UK economy an estimated £1.4 billion per year in lost productivity and compensation payments.
How many potholes are reported in the UK each year?
Approximately 1.2 million potholes are reported on UK roads each year, according to RAC and local authority data. The backlog of road repairs is estimated at over £16 billion. Poor road surfaces cost motorists an estimated £3 billion annually in vehicle damage.
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