We often discuss the relative dangers of cars, bikes, buses etc. Here are the official figures for 2008
Number of pedestrians killed in collision with a bike: 3
Number of pedestrians killed in collision with a motorbike: 22
Number of pedestrians killed in collision with a lorry or bus: 85
Number of pedestrians killed in collision with a car or van: 260
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Considering the amount of journeys made nationally by each mode and the obvious impact differences, that what I thought it would be, if not more for lorry and car deaths.
What would be interesting is where the deaths occurred ie on a road, pavement, zebra etc and the verdict and what was the outcome of responsibility.