Statistics

The number of road traffic collisions over the last 4 years, from 2008 to 2011, has decreased.

In 2011, there were 1,956 road traffic collisions
In 2010, there were 2,258 road traffic collisions
In 2009 there were 2,287 road traffic collisions
In 2008 there were 2,458 road traffic collisions

These are promising downward trends

In the most recent survey of Bermuda's youth, which was done in 2007, 3,000 13 to 18 year olds were surveyed.

Of those surveyed, 67% said they had tried alcohol.

In the same 2007 survey, the average age for first trying alcohol was 12 years old.

The average age for drinking alcohol regularly was 14 years old.

The youngest age for trying alcohol was 11 years old.

These are terrifying figures because it is known that a person who begins consuming alcohol before the age of 15, is 4 times more likely to develop alcohol dependence (alcoholism) than someone who waits until age 21.

To see how to talk with young people about alcohol click here How To Talk To Your Children About Alcohol

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The vast majority of the deaths which occur on Bermuda's roads involve alcohol or drugs

In 2011, 9 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2010, 13 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2009, 13 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2008, 17 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2007, 11 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2006, 14 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2005, 13 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2004, 7 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2003, 10 people died on Bermuda's roads
In 2002, 3 people died on Bermuda's roads