Road traffic accidents

Summary

A request was made for statistics on single-vehicle road traffic accidents and their causes over the last five years. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this specific information, suggesting the applicant contact the Isle of Man Constabulary or consult the Chief Constable's Report.

Key Facts

• The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested data on single-vehicle accidents.
• Road traffic collision statistics are published annually in the Chief Constable's Report.
• The applicant was advised to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary for further assistance.
• The request was received on 23 July 2018 and closed on 31 July 2018.
• The case reference number is 540837.

Data Disclosed

• 23 July 2018
• 31 July 2018
• 540837
• last five years
• 01624 694313
• 01624 621298

Original Request

How many single vehicle accidents have there been in the last five years. Taking what was determined to be the main cause/reason in each case, how many were there per cause.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive's Office DHA Headquarters Tromode, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 5AP

Telephone: (01624) 694313 Fax: (01624) 621298 Web address: www.gov.im/dha Email: GeneralEnquiries.DHA@dha.gov.im

Our ref: 540837 31 July 2018

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 23 July 2018 and which states:

"How many single vehicle accidents have there been in the last five years. Taking what was determined to be the main cause/reason in each case, how many were there per cause."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold find the information that you have requested. I would, however, advise that the number of road traffic collisions are already published annually in the Chief Constables Report.
However, you may wish to contact Isle of Man Constabulary who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 540837 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on;

1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or
2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
   In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely