Dereham is the second most dangerous small town in Norfolk, and is the 26th most dangerous overall out of Norfolk's 73 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 177th safest small town, and the 1166th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Dereham had 10 crashes which is 0.42% (2395) of the 2405 crashes in Norfolk.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 737 in total and in 2020 there was 11 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 32 in total and in 2020 there was 1 occurrences
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 454. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 34 in 2001. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 10 in 2020. There is a 240.00% (24) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
The total number of Casualties between 1979-2020 was 954. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 52 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 11 in 1981. There is a 372.73% (41) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 11 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1979-2020 was 1260. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 73 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 14 in 1993. There is a 421.43% (59) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| small town | Crashes | Crashes Difference % | Casualties | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watton | 455 | 0.22% | 907 | 1135 |
| Dereham | 454 | 0.00% | 954 | 1260 |
| Fakenham | 401 | -11.67% | 757 | 958 |
| Cromer | 247 | -45.59% | 438 | 561 |
| Caister-on-Sea | 288 | -36.56% | 531 | 708 |
| Hellesdon | 511 | 12.56% | 989 | 1470 |
| Sprowston | 340 | -25.11% | 697 | 974 |
| Swaffham | 878 | 93.39% | 1653 | 2124 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 | 16 |
| 2018 | 9 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 | 21 |
| 2016 | 11 | 17 |
| 2015 | 17 | 22 |
| 2014 | 6 | 14 |
| 2013 | 5 | 6 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| 2017 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 31 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| 2004 | 2 | 4 | 44 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 20 | 7 | 5 |
| 2016 | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 29 | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 | 9 | 5 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 2017 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360046461 | 20/04/2008 12:40 | 52.672716 | 0.924026 | 6 | 4 | 60 |
| 360921499 | 01/11/2019 17:48 | 52.693729 | 0.934046 | 5 | 2 | 60 |
| 360023174 | 07/06/2004 15:46 | 52.67772 | 0.829076 | 5 | 3 | 60 |
| 360024743 | 31/08/2004 08:30 | 52.671335 | 0.810171 | 5 | 5 | 50 |
| 36G990033 | 10/01/1999 14:25 | 52.675144 | 0.82018 | 4 | 2 | 60 |
On 20/04/2008 at 12:40 there was a serious accident on the A47. The A47 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
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1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
57Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
20Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
50Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
76Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
52Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townVehicles
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 laneJunction Location
Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road1st Point of Impact
NearsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
57Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle 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?
YesAge of Driver
52Engine Capacity (cc)
1360Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
2Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle 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
NearsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
76Engine Capacity (cc)
1242Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
6Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
4Vehicle 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?
YesAge of Driver
21Engine Capacity (cc)
973Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
Small townOn 01/11/2019 at 17:48 there was a slight accident on the B1146. The B1146 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was darkness with no streetlights and the weather was no windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
29Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
26Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
11Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or underVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead left-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle 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
Journey as part of workAge of Driver
19Engine Capacity (cc)
1499Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
2Driver IMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Other vehicleVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South WestVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
OtherAge of Driver
29Driver IMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 07/06/2004 at 15:46 there was a fatal accident on the A47. The A47 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
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
17Severity
FatalCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
25Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCasualty 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 EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Entered ditch1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
25Engine Capacity (cc)
1389Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
6Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
46Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Small townVehicle Reference
3Vehicle 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
Entered ditch1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
23Engine Capacity (cc)
1242Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 31/08/2004 at 08:30 there was a slight accident on the A47. The A47 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 50mph 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
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
39Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
54Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
51Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
55Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
5Gender
FemaleAge
56Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or underVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
54Engine Capacity (cc)
2446Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
55Engine Capacity (cc)
1390Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
8Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
39Engine Capacity (cc)
1910Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
6Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
56Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
5Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
56Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 10/01/1999 at 14:25 there was a slight accident on the A47. The A47 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was daylight and the weather was no windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
40Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
6Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
8Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
14Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralVehicles
Vehicle 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
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Other permanent object1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
26Engine Capacity (cc)
1294Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Overturned1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
36Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
11Driver Home Area Type
Rural