Research presented on Thursday by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that one quarter of all drivers involved in fatal road collisions over the past five years were driving for work.
Those drivers were typically male and aged between 36-55, with half of them driving HGVs, according to the analysis which covers the years 2019 to 2023.
HGVs represented 11 per cent of vehicles involved in fatal road collisions. In most of these collisions, either the driver of the other vehicle or a pedestrian was killed.
Sarah O’Connor, director of partnerships and external affairs at the RSA, said: “Our survey data shows significantly higher levels of engagement in all dangerous behaviours among those who drive for work, including concerning levels of observed speeding among HGV drivers on 100km/h roads.
“Education and awareness around safe driving behaviours are needed for all those who drive for work, and not just HGV and van drivers.”
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