Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 59th most dangerous district, and the 447th most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdoms 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 33781 in total and in 2020 there was 440 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 869 in total and in 2020 there was 16 occurrences
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 21023. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 1442 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 438 in 2020. There is a 229.22% (1004) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 438 |
| 2019 | 518 |
| 2018 | 625 |
| 2017 | 641 |
| 2016 | 756 |
| 2015 | 693 |
| 2014 | 774 |
| 2013 | 708 |
The total number of Casualties between 1979-2020 was 38964. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 3044 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1979. There is a 304300.00% (3043) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 550 |
| 2019 | 732 |
| 2018 | 828 |
| 2017 | 837 |
| 2016 | 963 |
| 2015 | 965 |
| 2014 | 1041 |
| 2013 | 986 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1979-2020 was 52075. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 3884 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 1 in 1979. There is a 388300.00% (3883) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 862 |
| 2019 | 1092 |
| 2018 | 1241 |
| 2017 | 1189 |
| 2016 | 1413 |
| 2015 | 1213 |
| 2014 | 1378 |
| 2013 | 1393 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 214 | 331 |
| 2019 | 337 | 426 |
| 2018 | 329 | 535 |
| 2017 | 347 | 496 |
| 2016 | 405 | 555 |
| 2015 | 403 | 563 |
| 2014 | 428 | 643 |
| 2013 | 405 | 605 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 | 90 | 440 |
| 2019 | 19 | 88 | 591 |
| 2018 | 25 | 121 | 731 |
| 2017 | 7 | 104 | 694 |
| 2016 | 21 | 114 | 880 |
| 2015 | 15 | 145 | 850 |
| 2014 | 5 | 172 | 905 |
| 2013 | 14 | 117 | 835 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 371 | 84 | 54 |
| 2019 | 512 | 167 | 81 |
| 2018 | 587 | 164 | 89 |
| 2017 | 543 | 183 | 81 |
| 2016 | 668 | 237 | 109 |
| 2015 | 635 | 256 | 100 |
| 2014 | 681 | 219 | 99 |
| 2013 | 580 | 237 | 104 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41 | 59 | 62 | 56 | 75 | 68 | 54 |
| 2019 | 50 | 74 | 81 | 58 | 91 | 83 | 55 |
| 2018 | 79 | 88 | 83 | 99 | 96 | 92 | 74 |
| 2017 | 78 | 111 | 88 | 92 | 98 | 95 | 74 |
| 2016 | 89 | 96 | 104 | 94 | 122 | 124 | 103 |
| 2015 | 82 | 83 | 75 | 120 | 105 | 106 | 93 |
| 2014 | 91 | 118 | 108 | 118 | 104 | 118 | 101 |
| 2013 | 80 | 100 | 113 | 88 | 126 | 113 | 106 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70342292 | 11/11/2008 03:00 | 53.185651 | -2.750765 | 21 | 2 | 60 |
| 70002159 | 03/04/2000 09:10 | 53.207092 | -2.934857 | 12 | 2 | 30 |
| 75213618 | 22/07/2015 13:45 | 53.196984 | -2.786672 | 11 | 3 | 60 |
| 05AA05960 | 19/10/2011 15:48 | 53.306951 | -2.991966 | 11 | 6 | 70 |
| 60U004774 | 11/01/2016 07:50 | 53.253451 | -3.201704 | 11 | 2 | 50 |
On 11/11/2008 at 03:00 there was a serious accident on the A51. The A51 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was darkness with no streetlights and the weather was raining with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
22Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
23Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
70Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
72Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
48Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
40Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
65Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
45Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
6Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
17Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
37Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
12Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
15Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
36Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
13Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
8Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
14Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
36Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
16Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
17Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
61Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
18Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
58Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
19Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
37Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
21Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
22Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
20Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
33Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
RuralVehicles
Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Other vehicleVehicle Manoeuvre
ParkedVehicle Direction was From
ParkedVehicle Direction was To
ParkedVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Bus stop or bus shelter1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Journey as part of workPropulsion Code
ElectricDriver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Journey as part of workAge of Driver
22On 03/04/2000 at 09:10 there was a slight accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. The was daylight and the weather was raining and windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
10Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
24Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
5Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
6Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
11Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
14Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
4Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
7Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
15Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
12Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
57Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
33Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead left-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
24Engine Capacity (cc)
1392Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
12Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
57Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
9Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 22/07/2015 at 13:45 there was a serious accident on the A51. The A51 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
37Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleSeverity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
8Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
6Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
67Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
6Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
65Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
27Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
37Engine Capacity (cc)
1560Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
38Engine Capacity (cc)
1895Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
16Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
OverturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Nearside and overturned1st Point of Impact
OffsideJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
67Engine Capacity (cc)
1560Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Small townOn 19/10/2011 at 15:48 there was a slight accident on the M53. The M53 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
28Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
39Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
57Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
37Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
33Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
37Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
50Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
5Gender
MaleAge
25Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Commuting to/from workAge of Driver
19Engine Capacity (cc)
1229Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Commuting to/from workAge of Driver
50Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolDriver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Commuting to/from workAge of Driver
28Engine Capacity (cc)
1596Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
10Vehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Commuting to/from workAge of Driver
57Engine Capacity (cc)
1991Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
6Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
5Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Commuting to/from workAge of Driver
25Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
6Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Slowing or stoppingVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Commuting to/from workAge of Driver
46Engine Capacity (cc)
1364Propulsion Code
PetrolDriver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 11/01/2016 at 07:50 there was a serious accident on the A5026. The A5026 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 50mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with frost or ice road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
30Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
30Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
61Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
22Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
16Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
17Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or underVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead left-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approachSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Lamp post1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Journey as part of workAge of Driver
30Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
North WestVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Journey as part of workAge of Driver
61