Morecambe is the safest medium-sized town in Lancashire, and is the 32nd safest overall out of Lancashire's 72 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 41st safest medium-sized town, and the 1309th most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Morecambe had 32 crashes which is 1.98% (1618) of the 1650 crashes in Lancashire.
In 2010, Morecambe had the least number of Fatal Crashes overall out of medium-sized town in Lancashire. 2020 was also a good year for Morecambe as they had the least number of Crashes in the Light out of every medium-sized town in Lancashire. Morecambe also recorded the least number of Minor Crashes in Lancashire during 2020 out of medium-sized town in Lancashire.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 1744 in total and in 2020 there was 29 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 18 in total
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 1491. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 93 in 2008. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 32 in 2020. There is a 190.63% (61) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2016 | 70 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2013 | 60 |
The total number of Casualties between 1999-2020 was 2054. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 127 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 43 in 2020. There is a 195.35% (84) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2015 | 110 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2013 | 78 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1999-2020 was 2732. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 175 in 2000. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 27 in 2020. There is a 548.15% (148) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2017 | 120 |
| 2016 | 132 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2014 | 134 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 30 |
| 2019 | 33 | 35 |
| 2018 | 48 | 16 |
| 2017 | 40 | 34 |
| 2016 | 32 | 44 |
| 2015 | 50 | 60 |
| 2014 | 46 | 46 |
| 2013 | 31 | 35 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 101 |
| 2009 | 3 | 18 | 81 |
| 2008 | 6 | 19 | 88 |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 78 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 56 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 68 |
| 2003 | 2 | 10 | 81 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 94 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30 | 8 | 5 |
| 2019 | 47 | 15 | 6 |
| 2018 | 45 | 21 | 8 |
| 2017 | 60 | 15 | 7 |
| 2016 | 65 | 25 | 4 |
| 2015 | 70 | 31 | 9 |
| 2014 | 64 | 19 | 9 |
| 2013 | 54 | 12 | 12 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04B023300 | 31/03/2000 17:40 | 54.065585 | -2.827361 | 8 | 3 | 30 |
| 04WB16236 | 17/06/2016 18:13 | 54.064451 | -2.835437 | 7 | 5 | 30 |
| 04B076801 | 09/12/2001 13:30 | 54.059065 | -2.834412 | 6 | 2 | 40 |
| 04BB08036 | 23/02/2008 10:07 | 54.039171 | -2.864096 | 6 | 4 | 50 |
| 04BB12084 | 30/05/2012 17:42 | 54.077007 | -2.850759 | 6 | 3 | 30 |
On 31/03/2000 at 17:40 there was a serious accident on the B5321. The B5321 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
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
2Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
35Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
49Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
10Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
41Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
36Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
7Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to turn rightVehicle Direction was From
North WestVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifed1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
36Engine Capacity (cc)
1242Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
49Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)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 lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
34Engine Capacity (cc)
1998Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
7Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 17/06/2016 at 18:13 there was a slight accident on the A589. The A589 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
2Gender
MaleAge
40Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
50Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
45Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
69Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
66Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
8Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
22Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle 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
40Engine Capacity (cc)
2993Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
3Driver IMD Decile
Less deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle 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
Other permanent object1st Point of Impact
NearsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
50Engine Capacity (cc)
998Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
8Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
U-turnVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
69Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
1Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or underVehicle Manoeuvre
ParkedVehicle Direction was From
ParkedVehicle Direction was To
ParkedVehicle Location Restricted Lane
Footway (pavement)Junction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownEngine Capacity (cc)
1870Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
11Vehicle Reference
5Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to turn rightVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main roadWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
36Driver IMD Decile
Less deprived 20-30%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 09/12/2001 at 13:30 there was a serious accident on the A683. The A683 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 40mph 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
MaleAge
74Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
51Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
2Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
23Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
51Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
4Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)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 lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
32Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South WestVehicle Direction was To
North EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Other permanent object1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
74On 23/02/2008 at 10:07 there was a fatal accident on the A683. The A683 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 50mph. 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
4Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
31Severity
FatalCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
48Severity
FatalCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
7Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
4Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
43Severity
FatalCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
1Severity
FatalCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Overtaking moving vehicle - offsideVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded and overturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifed1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
48Engine Capacity (cc)
1998Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
11Driver 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 lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
47Engine Capacity (cc)
1749Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Taxi/Private hire carVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Journey as part of workAge of Driver
39Engine Capacity (cc)
1910Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
1Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle 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
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
43Engine Capacity (cc)
1289Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 30/05/2012 at 17:42 there was a slight accident on the A589. The A589 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
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
33Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
26Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
42Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
47Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle 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
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
33Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
11Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle 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
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
47Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or underVehicle Manoeuvre
ParkedVehicle Direction was From
ParkedVehicle Direction was To
ParkedVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
41Engine Capacity (cc)
1560Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
4