We're working harder than ever to reduce casualties on our roads.
Derbyshire and Derby Road Safety Partnership
We're a partner of the Derbyshire and Derby Road Safety Partnership. It aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads through a co-ordinated approach.
To achieve this aim, the partnership has set the following objectives.
To reduce the numbers of people killed or seriously injured on partnership roads each year, working towards a target reduction of 33% by 2030, with a review of progress in 2026.
To identify specific road user groups and deliver targeted initiatives to reduce their road safety risk, working collaboratively as a partnership, with the local community and external partners.
To work within the Safe system to improve all elements:
- safe roads
- safe road users
- safe vehicles
- safe speeds
- post-collision response
To share data and evidence across partner organisations to inform activities and evaluate effectiveness.
Derbyshire and Derby Road Safety Partnership Strategy
The Derbyshire and Derby Road Safety Partnership Strategy (attached to this page) sets out the structure and objectives of the partnership for the coming years.
Travelling by car
We aim to encourage drivers and passengers to travel safely by car, with a particular focus on child safety seat checks, young drivers and winter driving.
Travelling by bicycle
We recognise the health and environmental benefits of travelling by 2 wheels, and help schools provide cycle training for young cyclists.
Travelling by motorcycle
Derbyshire roads attract many motorcyclists. Unfortunately the county also suffers from a high number of motorcycle collisions.
Our publicity and training campaigns aim to reduce the number of motorcyclists killed or injured on our roads.
Working with children and schools
We work with schools to provide resources that complement the national curriculum and promote road safety. We also encourage sustainable travel through school travel plans and our Travel Smart campaign.
If you'd like a copy of the child safety audit, email roadsafety@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Annual casualty report
The annual casualty report highlights the commitment to reduce road traffic collisions within our area, as well as detailed analysis of casualty trends by road user types.
The analysis in the report forms the basis for road safety professionals to help reduce road deaths and injuries on the Derbyshire network.
Accident investigation
The traffic and safety teams regularly monitor the personal injury collision records held by the police to identify sites, including road junctions, where collisions are occurring on a regular basis.
Dangerous road junctions
We monitor safety at road junctions and investigate any accidents or public concerns which are identified.
Some examples of work which may be carried out to improve safety at junctions include:
Contact us
You can report highway faults online.
To ask about a speed awareness course, contact Derbyshire police non-emergency number telephone: 101 and ask to speak to CREST.
To discuss road safety education or training: