Brake, the road safety charity  

A death or serious injury on roads should be a rare and unusual event, but the sad reality is that five people die on UK roads every day, and many more are facing catastrophic, life-changing injuries. Every day, five families get the devastating news that a loved one has been hurt or killed in a road crash.  

When the worst happens, Brake is there to help. Since 1995, the national road safety charity has been supporting families who have been bereaved and injured in road crashes. 
 
Supporting families bereaved or injured in road crashes 

Through its National Road Victim Service, Brake provides specialist emotional and practical support to families in their darkest and most difficult times. A team of specialist caseworkers help people cope with their grief, and navigate the complex, unfamiliar procedures that often follow a road crash, including police investigations, court cases and claims for financial support. The right support, at the right time, can change the course of someone’s life. 

www.brake.org.uk/support  

Campaigning for safer streets 
Brake also campaigns to stop crashes on our roads and reduce harm when a crash happens.  

Brake challenges the Government to adopt solutions that are known to prevent crashes and reduce harm. The charity works collaboratively with other organisations and researchers to strengthen the evidence base, raise awareness and build a critical mass of support for change.  
 
This year, Brake is focused on five key campaigns: 

• Default 20mph speed limits on all roads in built-up areas across the UK 
• Strengthening licensing to safeguard young, newly qualified drivers 
• Zero-tolerance on drink-driving 
• All new vehicles to have life-saving technology fitted as standard 
• All organisations to be required to monitor and report on incidents involving work vehicles 

Please click here to learn more about Brake’s campaign work. 

Road Safety Week

Brake runs Road Safety Week in the UK, which is takes place this year from 16 - 22 November. Join thousands of organisations, schools and communities taking part by signing up at www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week to receive our free action pack of resources.

UK Fleet Champions Awards 

Brake's prestigious annual awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of fleet organisations striving to prevent road deaths and injuries and reduce pollution caused by their vehicles. Over the last decade, Brake has awarded more than 120 organisations and individuals for their outstanding commitment to road safety. This year's event takes place on 25 September in central Leeds and all fleet organisations with a passion for road safety are invited to attend in support of this important cause. For tickets and to learn more visit www.brake.org.uk/uk-fleet-champions-awards. 

Come and meet the team!

Brake will be attending Fleet & Mobility Live at the NEC on 7 - 8 October 2025. Meet the team and learn more about how Brake can support fleet operators and suppliers with their objectives, through partnerships, resources and our awards programme.

To arrange a meeting please email Brake's team on corporate@brake.org.uk.