Child pedestrian casualties and deprivation

▶ Child pedestrian safety affected by socio-economic deprivation poorly understood. ▶ Accident models test socio-economic, demographic and environmental variables. ▶ Range of models using highly localised LSOA data developed for location, severity. ▶ Significant factors: single-parenthood, crime, garden space, traffic & ped flows. ▶ Environment affects accident location; socio-economics affect casualty residence.