Death toll on roads doubles for young people
There's been an overall increase in road deaths so far this year.
Last updated 27th Aug 2019
The number of fatal collisions involving 16-24 year olds has doubled so far this year.
Overall, the number of lives claimed on Northern Ireland's' roads has increased, from 31 last year to 35 in the same period this year.
Most who lost their life were the driver, however, in comparison to last year more than double of those were passengers, rising from 3 to 7.
There's also been a huge increase in the amount of over 65s dying in road collisions.
Last year, 4 fatalities were recorded - but this year, 12 people in that age bracket have lost their life.
Rural roads still claim the most lives - with 26 deaths - compared to 9 on roads where the speed limit is over 40 miles per hour.
However, it seems our motorways are becoming safer - with no fatal crashes so far this year - compared to 2 last year and the one before.
The South Area remains the highest for road deaths - that includes areas like Armagh, Mid Ulster and Newry.
The one good figure to come from the annual stats is the continuing decrease in the amount of motorcyclists dying on out roads.
In 2017 there were 6 fatalities, the year after it went down to 4, and this year - 2 bikers were killed.