Facts & figures

The UK’s level crossing safety record is among the best in the world.

The ongoing safety of level crossings ultimately depends on you, the users recognising the hazard and obeying instructions.

• Over a third of all accidents involving a train are at a level crossing.
• 95% of the train accident risk arises from incorrect use of crossings by road vehicle drivers, such as attempting to ‘beat the barriers’ or run red lights.
• Less than 5% of train accidents at level crossing are as a result of a level crossing failure.
• Pedestrian fatalities and major injuries are most associated with footpath crossings and automatic half barriers (a type of level crossing).

Last updated: 25 January 2008