In 2024, London experienced a concerning increase in road fatalities, particularly among pedestrians, with a total of 66 deaths reported. The situation is highlighted by the tragic case of a two-year-old toddler who was killed in Wembley. An interactive tool developed by The Standard aims to shed light on these incidents, utilizing data from the transport authority and police. October proved to be the deadliest month for pedestrians, with three fatalities occurring on October 1 alone. This alarming trend points to a nearly 25% rise in pedestrian deaths year-on-year, emphasizing the need for enhanced road safety measures.
Provisional data collected by TfL lists a total of 130 road fatalities in Greater London in 2024, including 66 pedestrian deaths.
In October, there was nearly a pedestrian killed on London's roads every two days, making it the deadliest month for pedestrian fatalities.
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