Eastbourne is the second most dangerous district in East Sussex, and is the fourth most dangerous overall out of East Sussex's 28 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 40th most dangerous district, and the 205th most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Eastbourne had 181 crashes which is 21.29% (850) of the 1031 crashes in East Sussex.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 8173 in total and in 2020 there was 211 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 36 in total
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 7509. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 461 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 181 in 2020. There is a 154.70% (280) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 181 |
| 2019 | 267 |
| 2018 | 241 |
| 2017 | 299 |
| 2016 | 325 |
| 2015 | 334 |
| 2014 | 331 |
| 2013 | 297 |
The total number of Casualties between 1999-2020 was 9503. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 590 in 2003. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 241 in 2020. There is a 144.81% (349) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 241 |
| 2019 | 311 |
| 2018 | 320 |
| 2017 | 341 |
| 2016 | 391 |
| 2015 | 293 |
| 2014 | 423 |
| 2013 | 396 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1999-2020 was 13764. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 795 in 2003. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 365 in 2020. There is a 117.81% (430) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 365 |
| 2019 | 495 |
| 2018 | 382 |
| 2017 | 561 |
| 2016 | 509 |
| 2015 | 653 |
| 2014 | 592 |
| 2013 | 561 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 105 | 146 |
| 2019 | 136 | 192 |
| 2018 | 123 | 178 |
| 2017 | 133 | 218 |
| 2016 | 169 | 233 |
| 2015 | 168 | 256 |
| 2014 | 176 | 254 |
| 2013 | 176 | 212 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 53 | 280 |
| 2018 | 4 | 50 | 264 |
| 2017 | 3 | 47 | 312 |
| 2016 | 2 | 51 | 318 |
| 2015 | 2 | 50 | 361 |
| 2014 | 1 | 78 | 355 |
| 2010 | 1 | 51 | 334 |
| 2008 | 1 | 53 | 353 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 177 | 58 | 36 |
| 2019 | 196 | 65 | 58 |
| 2018 | 192 | 58 | 59 |
| 2017 | 234 | 70 | 62 |
| 2016 | 263 | 82 | 48 |
| 2015 | 258 | 79 | 62 |
| 2014 | 254 | 103 | 61 |
| 2013 | 235 | 93 | 51 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 28 |
| 2019 | 33 | 41 | 39 | 45 | 38 | 26 | 35 |
| 2018 | 37 | 42 | 32 | 27 | 41 | 46 | 29 |
| 2017 | 26 | 39 | 45 | 39 | 54 | 49 | 43 |
| 2016 | 34 | 46 | 38 | 62 | 51 | 49 | 44 |
| 2015 | 37 | 46 | 51 | 51 | 42 | 60 | 43 |
| 2014 | 26 | 57 | 47 | 45 | 38 | 49 | 42 |
| 2013 | 37 | 44 | 41 | 32 | 53 | 44 | 33 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 471407620 | 26/12/2014 12:23 | 50.775088 | 0.298758 | 11 | 2 | 30 |
| 47K169631 | 27/11/2003 18:00 | 50.782899 | 0.269602 | 9 | 5 | 30 |
| 471201429 | 17/03/2012 11:41 | 50.786961 | 0.273488 | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| 47C126005 | 11/08/2000 20:45 | 50.819594 | -0.136383 | 7 | 2 | 30 |
| 47S005078 | 06/05/2000 13:05 | 50.751437 | 0.259432 | 7 | 4 | 30 |
On 26/12/2014 at 12:23 there was a serious accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a private drive or entrance. 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
FemaleAge
22Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
40Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
28Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
2Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
28Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
20Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
58Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main roadVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Wall or fence1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
22Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
14Driver 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 laneJunction Location
Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
28Engine Capacity (cc)
1398Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 27/11/2003 at 18:00 there was a slight accident on the A2021. The A2021 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
30Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
39Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleSeverity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleSeverity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
24Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
42Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
25Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
5Gender
FemaleAge
48Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleSeverity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Other vehicleVehicle Manoeuvre
Overtaking static vehicle - offsideVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
30Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and overVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Nearside1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
42Engine Capacity (cc)
3920Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
7Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
25Engine Capacity (cc)
2198Propulsion Code
PetrolDriver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
24Engine Capacity (cc)
1396Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
2Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
5Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
48Engine Capacity (cc)
1461Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
9Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 17/03/2012 at 11:41 there was a slight accident on the A2280. The A2280 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 40mph. The was daylight 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
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
81Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
60Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
85Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
40Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
11Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
46Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
10Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
5Gender
FemaleAge
35Severity
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 laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
46Engine Capacity (cc)
1769Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
11Driver 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
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
60Engine Capacity (cc)
1753Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
11Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle 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
Not knownAge of Driver
40Engine Capacity (cc)
4398Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
12Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle 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
Not knownAge of Driver
81Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
11Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
5Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle 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
Not knownAge of Driver
35Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 11/08/2000 at 20:45 there was a slight accident on the A259. The A259 is a roundabout with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a roundabout there was also a footbridge / subway nearby. The was darkness streetlights and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
29Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
27Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
30Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
50Engine Capacity (cc)
1998Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)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
NearsideAge of Driver
18Engine Capacity (cc)
1781Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
14Driver Home Area Type
Small townOn 06/05/2000 at 13:05 there was a slight accident on the B2103. The B2103 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. 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
2Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
44Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
47Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
50Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
9Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
40Engine Capacity (cc)
1396Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
51Engine Capacity (cc)
1998Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead left-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
19Engine Capacity (cc)
1392Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
47Engine Capacity (cc)
1389Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4