accident statistics
Nationally
No fatal cassualities have been attributed to accidents against concrete barrier.
No cross-over accidents have ever happened against concrete barrier.
M25 accident statistics for central reserve barrier
| Description | Concrete Barrier | Steel Barrier |
|---|---|---|
| Incidents per km | 0.760 | 2.41 |
| Casualities per km | 0.825 | 1.162 |
| Fatal casualities per km | None | 0.022 |
| Serious casualities per km | 0.127 | 1.120 |
| Serious casualities per k | 0.698 | 1.020 |
The number of incidents (an event requiring a barrier repair which includes all accidents) per km is over 70% less for concrete than for steel.
Concrete barrier has had no need for repairs to date.
