New strategy to reduce road injuries and deaths

Most road accidents in Jersey last year happened in St Helier, according to a government report.

The Government of Jersey has published its first collision and casualty reduction plan which aims to reduce the number of people being seriously injured or killed on the roads by 50% over the next decade.

In the report, it said there was a total of 188 reported collisions across the 12 parishes in 2023, with a total of 214 casualties.

It said there were 71 collisions in St Helier, 30 in St Saviour and three each in Trinity, St Mary and Grouville.

The government said the initial targets is for a 50% reduction, while also working towards a "long-term goal of Vison Zero where no one is seriously injured or killed on the road".

Connetable Andy Jehan, Minister for Infrastructure, said: "I am very pleased to see this plan, the first of its kind in Jersey, being published.

"Of course, no loss of life on our roads is acceptable and this plan is a commitment to every islander that we are taking decisive, coordinated action to reduce road harm and protect our community.

"We all have a role to play in making our roads safer."

He said every road user had a responsibility - whether driving, cycling or walking.

"Together, we can build a road system where safety is prioritised, and lives are saved," he said.

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