Prevent Bridge Strikes.

Act before it's too late.

Destination Zero Bridge Strikes is an industry-led campaign providing practical tools, training and guidance to help you prevent collisions, protect your operation and support safer driving.
Bridge Strikes remain a key focus for Traffic Commissioners, with clear expectations on Operators to take action.

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The impact of a Bridge Strike goes beyond compliance and cost.

Almost 5 Bridge Strikes happen every day in the UK.

Each collision carries financial, operational and safety consequences:

Licence implications and regulatory scrutiny
Increased insurance costs
Vehicle damage and operational disruption
Reputational impact
Risk to public safety

With Network Rail reclaiming 100% of costs and Traffic Commissioner involvement, the impact on Operators continues to increase.

These collisions are rarely caused by one mistake.

Bridge Strikes often occur when small factors combine:

Vehicle heights not checked or rechecked
A measurement taken, but not thought through
Trailer changes without confirmation
Route planning assumptions
Information not aligned before the journey
Awareness that fades under pressure

Prevention relies on clear standards, consistent behaviour and practical driver support.

Put the right measures in place.

Join fleets nationwide already taking action through the Destination Zero Bridge Strikes campaign.

Free Toolbox Talk

A short, practical module delivered via e-learning - completed in just 15–20 minutes on any device.

Consistent Driver Awareness

Support drivers in understanding vehicle height, route planning and bridge warning signs and making safer decisions on the road.

Practical Resources

Awareness poster, policy statement and guidance to support rollout across your operation with ease.

Built Around Real Scenarios

Developed using industry insight into the most common causes of Bridge Strikes so drivers can relate to the risk.

How it works

Sign up

Get access to the free Toolbox Talk and resources

Share with your drivers

Drivers complete the e-learning in 15–20 minutes and receive a certificate

Track progress in your dashboard

Monitor completion and maintain clear training records across your fleet

No installations. No software to download.  Drivers can access the platform on desktop, tablet or mobile.

Lead the way in preventing Bridge Strikes.

Already taking action or want to get involved? Get in touch to become a Champion or Ambassador.

Become a Champion

Operators commit to four practical actions:

Adopt the Bridge Strikes policy statement
Deliver the Toolbox Talk
Display awareness materials
Follow post-collision procedure

Become a Champion

Become an Ambassador

Ambassadors help drive awareness across the industry by:

Sharing campaign messages and insights
Promoting Bridge Strike prevention
Supporting wider industry engagement
Encouraging adoption across fleets

Become an Ambassador

Trusted by Fleet Operators

Driven by the industry, for the industry.

Having more training and campaigns for our drivers regarding Bridge Strikes is imperative. This will ensure our drivers are fully equipped with the correct knowledge to avoid or report the incident correctly.

Bernie Reed - Loc Hire

The Road Skills Online Bridge Strikes Toolbox Talk is easy to deploy and monitor, the format is easy to understand, drivers are more open to watching the videos than reading a paper based toolbox talk and we have received great feedback.

Jonathan Asher - The Silver X Group

The course was straightforward to implement within our Logistics team and especially with our drivers. Its 20-minute format, followed by a short test, made it easy for our drivers to engage with the material, while the management reporting allowed us to track both completion and results. Overall, the course proved both practical and impactful.

Lee Sutton - Frank Roberts & Sons