The number of people injured in road accidents in Swansea has fallen by 132.
Swansea Councils Road Safety Team and local police have welcomed the latest road casualties figures which were published recently by the Department for Transport.
The figures showed that 836 road casualties were reported in 2009 compared to 968 in 2008.
The safety work is also helping to reduce the number of accidents and casualties involving children on Swansea roads.
Latest figures show the number of accidents involving children are at an all-time low with 82 casualties recorded for children aged up to 15 years. Up to 15 years ago, the figures for the same age group were more than double that.
Cllr John Hague, Cabinet Member for the Environment in Swansea Council, said: “Our aim is to ensure our roads are as safe as possible for both motorists and pedestrians.
“I’m pleased that we’re having a positive effect in terms of reducing accident figures involving children. The continuing road safety work along with good road safety education will ensure all our children are safe on roads.”
Jeff Green, Swansea Council’s Road Safety Officer, said: “It’s clear that the work we’re doing in conjunction with the emergency services is having a positive impact in reducing road casualty figures.
“The introduction of 20mph speed limits and other traffic calming measures in communities is helping slow down traffic and results in much safer walking communities for children and the elderly.”
