In reply to GridNorth:
> but to keep things in perspective, - it's remains more risky to be on the road
> That's the problem with statistics though. I knew many people who have been killed climbing but I don't know anyone who has been killed on the road. I know where I feel most at risk.
I am not sure it is a problem with statistics though, just because people interpret and use them to support their belief does necessarily not mean the statistics are wrong.
I also know climbers who have been killed but don't know anyone killed in a road accident.
It would be interesting if LeeWood has actually seen a statistic that could stand up to scrutiny to support his claim. The irony is that I too have the general impression that climbing is safer than crossing the road.
There must be another explanation, maybe more down to the way stats are compiled and presented.