About RoadPeace
What is RoadPeace?
RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims in the UK.
We provide information and support services to people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes and engage in evidence-based policy and campaigning work to fight for justice for victims and reduce road danger.
Founded in 1992 by Brigitte Chaudhry MBE (MBE awarded in 2003 for her pioneering work for road crash victims), a bereaved mother whose son was killed by a red light offender. Our work is informed by the needs and experiences of road crash victims. RoadPeace is governed by a board of trustees, has a small staff team and a network of active supporters and volunteers.
Our vision is for a world where road danger is not tolerated and where road crash victims receive justice and compassion.
RoadPeace has helped me so much. I’m glad there’s a place to go when you feel so isolated and alone.
Bereaved Daughter.
30 Years of RoadPeace
In 2022 RoadPeace commissioned a report by Dr Adam Snow titled, ‘30 years of RoadPeace: Where are we and where are we going with road danger reduction?‘ Read the report for an in depth look at the challenges we face and the important work that RoadPeace does every day.
Published with Liverpool John Moores University the report highlights the risks on our roads over the 30 years since RoadPeace was founded.
World Day of Remembrance (WDR) began in 1995 as a day to remember all of those who have died or been injured as a result of a road traffic collision. It is now recognised by the United Nations and commemorated worldwide by governments and NGOs, thanks in part to the work of RoadPeace.
To commemorate WDR in 2020 and the 30th anniversary of RoadPeace, Dr Adam Snow of Liverpool John Moores University has researched the risk on our roads since the foundation of RoadPeace.
Dr. Snow’s research, published in 30 years of ‘RoadPeace; Where are we and where are we going with road danger reduction?’ – sets out that 81,315 people have been killed on British roads between the start of 1992 and the end of 2021.
1,245,833 people have been seriously injured and a further 6 million have received a minor injury as a result of a road traffic collision. This represents over 7 people a day dying as a result of a road traffic collision during this period. If serious injury is included, then every 12 minutes someone is killed or seriously injured as a result of a Road Traffic Collision.
Nick Simmons, CEO of RoadPeace, said:
‘It is heart breaking and shaming that society seems willing to accept this level of trauma and horror. Drivers and their behaviour are the main cause, and we need to do so much better.
The figures contained in this report are completely unacceptable and highlight the risk to everyone on the road. We hope it will encourage a serious and informed debate about how best to achieve Vision Zero – no road crash victims on our roads.’
The report’s author, Dr Snow, said:
‘I hope that this report, the first of two research projects, provokes a public debate about our acceptance of the last 30 years’ figures as “normal”.‘
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