Every year, thousands of people in the UK are affected by road accidents, experiencing everything from minor injuries and life-changing physical harm to lasting emotional and psychological trauma. At What’s My Claim Worth, we know the impact these accidents can have on individuals and families – that’s why we’re proud to support Road Safety Week 2025 running from 16th–22nd November and its vital message: ‘Safe Vehicles Save Lives’.
Lives Affected by Road Collisions
Each year, over 1,700 people lose their lives on UK roads, and around 30,000 suffer serious, life-altering injuries. These figures are alarming, and sadly, there has been little improvement over the past decade.
This Road Safety Week, we want to make sure that every time you get in a vehicle, you’re as safe as possible because safe vehicles save lives.
Steps you can take to make sure your vehicle is safe
Regularly Maintain Your Vehicle
Keeping your vehicle in good condition ensures vital systems like brakes, steering, and the engine remain reliable.
Make sure you book routine services, check dashboard warnings promptly, and top up essential fluids (engine oil, coolant, wiper fluid).
Inspect Your Tyres
Proper tyre pressure and tread depth are key for good grip, safe handling and shorter stopping distances.
Check tyre pressure monthly or before long journeys, use the 20p test to ensure tread depth meets UK standards (1.6mm minimum) and look for cracks or uneven wear.
Check Your Brakes
Healthy brakes are essential for safe stopping – especially in emergency situations.
Listen for grindings or squeaking noises, check brake pads regularly (ask your mechanic if unsure) and monitor brake fluid levels.
Test Lights and Indicators
Good visibility and clear signals help prevent collisions and keep everyone road aware.
Check headlights, brake lights, indicators and hazard lights frequently, replace bulbs as soon as they go out and wipe lenses clean to remove dirt or fogging.
How can you get involved
Whether you’ve been directly affected by a road crash or simply want to make a difference, Road Safety Week provides a chance to take meaningful action:
Sign up to join the campaign and access a free action pack full of ideas for activities.
Spread awareness about the importance of road safety by sharing stories of those impacted.
Support victims and their families by advocating for better care and funding.
Donate to road safety charities like Brake, which provide life-changing support to road crash victims.
By raising awareness and calling for change, we can work together to reduce road casualties and provide better care for those who have been affected.
Get in Touch
Road Safety Week is a reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Together, we can reduce accidents, protect lives, and make UK roads safer for all.
If you have been injured in the last 3 years and the accident was not your own fault, our personal injury team at What’s My Claim Worth are here to help. Call 01244 568 535 or use our claims calculator to see how we can help you claim compensation for your injuries and financial losses. What’s My Claim Worth are the personal injury department of Oliver & Co Solicitors, rated excellent on Trustpilot.