Less than a year after it launched, 6398 CrashMap.co.uk has been updated with the all the latest UK government data on road traffic crashes and new features to help community groups and campaigners. The website uses data collected by the police about road traffic crashes occurring on British roads where someone is injured. This data is approved by the 6399 National Statistics Authority and reported on by the 1837 Department for Transport each year. The site uses data obtained directly from official sources but compiled in to an easy to use format showing each incident on a map.
The website reports that it receives up to 16,000 searches a day as members of the public and local campaign groups access the information they need to understand road risk in their communities. CrashMap also has around 4,500 registered user accounts for those who want to download detailed collision reports.
The website now features an updated search facility that allows users to just look for crashes that involved road users who are most at risk. The option to only look at collisions involving a child, a pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist are likely to be of benefit to those with a particular interest in improving safety for these groups. Cyclists are particularly in the spotlight at present as 2011 saw a 16 per cent increase in serious injuries to cyclists over the previous year.
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The website reports that it receives up to 16,000 searches a day as members of the public and local campaign groups access the information they need to understand road risk in their communities. CrashMap also has around 4,500 registered user accounts for those who want to download detailed collision reports.
The website now features an updated search facility that allows users to just look for crashes that involved road users who are most at risk. The option to only look at collisions involving a child, a pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist are likely to be of benefit to those with a particular interest in improving safety for these groups. Cyclists are particularly in the spotlight at present as 2011 saw a 16 per cent increase in serious injuries to cyclists over the previous year.
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