The authority says it is investing in a long-term approach to road safety that combines infrastructure, enforcement, prevention, and victim support. In 2024, there were 344 serious injuries on the roads of York and North Yorkshire, including 26 fatalities. David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said: "One person killed on our roads is one person too many. “By combining investment, prevention, enforcement and support, we are taking meaningful action towards our vision of zero road deaths in York and North Yorkshire.” “The Independent Road Victim Adviser service provides a lifeline for people in York and North Yorkshire at their very darkest times.