The number of collisions on Bermuda's roads between April and June dropped 27 percent in four years.

Last week Police released detailed statistics about all crimes and traffic offences which occurred between April and June this year.

They revealed there were 559 collisions during the three-month period, compared to 603 accidents during the same period in 2008. And the number was down from 768 during the second quarter of 2006.

Police added that 8,494 traffic offences have been recorded by Police in the first six months of this year.

Road Safety Council Chairperson Christopher Johnson said the statistics indicate more work needs to be done to make Bermuda's roads safer.

"Whilst statistics are of some usefulness, we our primarily concerned with focusing on improving positive road behaviour," he said. "This cannot be measured by numbers alone.

"The statistics do indicate there is much more work to be done. Over the next few months an aggressive and relevant campaign directed towards road users will be unveiled."

Dr. Johnson continued: "The Bermuda Road Safety Council is committed to reducing the number of collisions on the roads of Bermuda.

"We are also committed to changing negative driving and riding behaviours in the interest of road safety. In partnership with Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Fire Service, our community based organisations such as R.O.L.O (Remembering our Loved Ones) and CADA, the Bermuda Road Safety Council is participating in a coordinated campaign to diminish road related injuries and deaths."