Car Accidents in Brighton and Hove City

Brighton and Hove City is the 18th most dangerous region in England, and is the 18th most dangerous overall out of England's 77 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 22nd most dangerous region, and the 22nd most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdom's 130 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Brighton and Hove City had 231 crashes which is 0.30% (77831) of the 78062 crashes in England.

The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 7783 in total and in 2020 there was 228 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 34 in total

Number of Crashes

The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 7282. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 448 in 2001. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 223 in 2017. There is a 100.90% (225) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Crashes
2020 231
2019 254
2018 276
2017 223
2016 254
2015 281
2014 291
2013 255

Number of Casualties

The total number of Casualties between 1999-2020 was 9036. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 547 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 271 in 2017. There is a 101.85% (276) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Casualties
2020 298
2019 297
2018 329
2017 271
2016 369
2015 352
2014 318
2013 355

Number of Vehicles

The total number of Vehicles between 1999-2020 was 13528. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 763 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 465 in 2020. There is a 64.09% (298) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Vehicles
2020 465
2019 479
2018 547
2017 470
2016 589
2015 508
2014 590
2013 552

Brighton and Hove City Compared to England in 2020

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Year Female Male
2020 93 192
2019 132 190
2018 115 197
2017 110 163
2016 144 224
2015 141 192
2014 163 238
2013 131 170

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Year Fatal Serious Slight
2017 1 56 228
2014 1 56 338
2012 1 54 334
2011 5 69 337
2010 4 54 387
2009 1 51 403
2008 3 50 293
2006 3 66 422

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Year Driver Passenger Predestrian
2020 200 58 40
2019 208 47 51
2018 219 46 52
2017 198 47 37
2016 215 63 48
2015 227 66 48
2014 254 82 54
2013 242 73 38

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

Year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2020 20 35 30 36 42 37 31
2019 18 35 40 39 44 46 31
2018 24 39 32 37 34 49 36
2017 30 20 54 27 34 41 24
2016 17 39 48 54 35 50 38
2015 23 39 44 47 48 41 30
2014 27 46 48 53 52 44 44
2013 34 35 31 52 40 40 37

Crash Reference 471603606 the Worst Crash in Brighton and Hove City

On 16/06/2016 at 16:35 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 T or staggered junction. 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

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

72

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

77

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

81

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

More deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

7

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

13

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

35

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

33

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

28

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

55

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

10

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

73

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking static vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

63

Engine Capacity (cc)

9000

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

10

Driver IMD Decile

Less deprived 20-30%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Parked

Vehicle Direction was From

Parked

Vehicle Direction was To

Parked

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

40

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

40

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Moving off

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Offside

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

72

Engine Capacity (cc)

2979

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

15

Driver IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 470800004 the Second Worst Crash in Brighton and Hove City

On 01/01/2008 at 04:50 there was a serious accident on the A270. The A270 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a private drive or entrance. The was darkness 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

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

25

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

24

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

25

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

24

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

50

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

23

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

22

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Taxi/Private hire car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Taxi/Private hire car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Turning right

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

North

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

25

Engine Capacity (cc)

1753

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

9

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Taxi/Private hire car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

50

Engine Capacity (cc)

1997

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

2

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 471501257 the Third Worst Crash in Brighton and Hove City

On 03/03/2015 at 13:41 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 T or staggered junction. 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

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

59

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

68

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

68

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

91

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

83

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

68

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

59

Engine Capacity (cc)

4500

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

3

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Offside and jackknifed

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Wall or fence

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

23

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 471003782

On 11/06/2010 at 21:31 there was a serious accident on the B2120. The B2120 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a private drive or entrance. 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

7

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

24

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

33

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

56

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

25

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

25

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

60

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

60

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Other permanent object

1st Point of Impact

Offside

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

33

Engine Capacity (cc)

1910

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

9

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

24

Engine Capacity (cc)

2497

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

8

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 47c132083

On 28/12/2000 at 09:09 there was a slight accident on the B2066. The B2066 is a one way street/Slip road with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with frost or ice road conditions. It was reported that there was also a previous accident. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

41

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

20

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

-1

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

63

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Moving off

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

41

Engine Capacity (cc)

8300

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

4

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

26

Engine Capacity (cc)

1587

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Age of Driver

40

Engine Capacity (cc)

9600

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

2

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Back

Age of Driver

44

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area