More infoDevon and Cornwall has seen a 19 per cent rise in road fatalities according to the latest Department for Transport figures. The total of road deaths in the region climbed from 48 in 2023 to 57 in 2024. Vulnerable road users now account for over half of all fatalities, highlighting the need for a new approach to road safety. RoSPA is urging government and local authorities to prioritise the implementation of proven safety measures in the forthcoming National Road Safety Strategy. It is essential that the upcoming national road safety strategy contains the measures and resources needed to prevent road traffic collisions.