FOI 385-24 Collision Data

Dear Sir/Madam

Enquiry Reference: 385 - 24

I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.
1. Number of Forensic Collision Investigators (FCI) employed at the end of 2023.
1 X Seargent 11 x Forensic Collision Investigator (joint unit – Cleveland & Durham)
2. Number of FCI posts that were approved but vacant at the end of 2023.
0
3. Number of fatal collisions investigated by FCIs in 2023
9
4. Number of non-fatal collisions investigated by FCIs in 2023.
36 (This figure includes the 29 shown below)
5. Number of non-fatal collisions attended by FCIs in 2023.
29
6. Total number of non-fatal collisions investigated by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit in 2023.
12
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Yours sincerely

Information Rights Decision Maker