Reform of data recording at serious crashes

Major changes in the way gardaí collect collision data are set to provide the clearest picture ever of the causes behind road deaths.

However, road safety campaigners who sought the changes said they may be left in the dark about their loved ones’ final moments.

From 12am tonight, gardaí will have to record far more detail about the crash scenes they attend and the evidence they gather there. They will also have a mapping process for pinpointing the exact location of collisions, which they say is of key importance for road risk assessments.