Fleet Risk: What are the biggest risk factors at-work drivers?

The UK has one of the world’s safest road networks, and it’s getting better all the time. Government statistics show reported injuries almost halved between 2012 and 2021, from 158,787 to 88,623, with safer vehicles and better traffic management helping to protect drivers.

Driving for work remains a risky activity for employees and collisions can be disruptive for businesses. Human impact aside, the Department for Transport has calculated an average cost of £2,522 for cases without any injuries, rising to £2.1m per person for fatalities.

Using the latest Department for Transport reported collision statistics for 2021 data, LeasePlan have identified the most common contributory factors that might affect fleets, and suggested some simple ways to reduce those risks .