Latest research shows the number of KSIs has fallen to just above one-fifth of what it was 30 years ago. In the 12 months to June 2009, some 196 people were killed and seriously injured on Cornwall’s roads, compared with 965 people in 1979.

Graeme Hicks, cabinet member for highways, transport and planning, said: ‘This represents a magnificent achievement for all those working in partnership to reduce casualties.’

He said the road casualty targets set in the second local transport plan had been met two years ahead of schedule. ‘We will continue to revise our strategy to enable us to set yet more demanding reductions.’

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