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Child pedestrian casualties are almost five times higher in England’s worst-off areas
Official figures expose widening gap in road deaths and injuries between poor and wealthy postcodesThe number of children killed or injured crossing roads is almost five times higher in England’s most deprived areas than its wealthiest, official analysis suggests.Department for Transport figures show a widening gap over the past 10 years in road casualties between those living in the poorest 10% o
Published Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 15:01

Official figures expose widening gap in road deaths and injuries between poor and wealthy postcodesThe number of children killed or injured crossing roads is almost five times higher in England’s most deprived areas than its wealthiest, official analysis suggests.Department for Transport figures show a widening gap over the past 10 years in road casualties between those living in the poorest 10% of postcodes and the most affluent 10%. Continue reading...
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