Car Accidents in Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Community Health Partnership

Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Community Health Partnership is the fourth safest region in Scotland, and is the fourth safest overall out of Scotland's 46 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 34th safest region, and the 35th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 130 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Community Health Partnership had 41 crashes which is 1.14% (3593) of the 3634 crashes in Scotland.

The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 2387 in total and in 2020 there was 34 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 52 in total and in 2020 there was 3 occurrences

Number of Crashes

The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 2239. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 143 in 2001. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 41 in 2019. There is a 248.78% (102) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Crashes
2020 41
2019 41
2018 65
2017 62
2016 89
2015 94
2014 102
2013 93

Number of Casualties

The total number of Casualties between 1995-2020 was 2983. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 195 in 2001. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1996. There is a 19400.00% (194) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Casualties
2020 76
2019 59
2018 79
2017 67
2016 132
2015 129
2014 107
2013 117

Number of Vehicles

The total number of Vehicles between 1995-2020 was 3826. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 241 in 2004. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 1 in 1996. There is a 24000.00% (240) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Vehicles
2020 77
2019 72
2018 88
2017 94
2016 183
2015 162
2014 169
2013 158

Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Community Health Partnership Compared to Scotland in 2020

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Year Female Male
2020 35 42
2019 26 33
2018 30 49
2017 36 32
2016 59 57
2015 58 69
2014 60 69
2013 49 72

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Year Fatal Serious Slight
2020 3 28 34
2019 1 15 42
2018 4 14 48
2016 1 17 110
2014 4 21 104
2013 1 14 101
2012 1 13 90
2011 2 20 101

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Year Driver Passenger Predestrian
2020 38 23 16
2019 22 14 7
2018 49 18 12
2017 41 14 20
2016 79 26 21
2015 84 26 19
2014 64 27 17
2013 83 24 13

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

Year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2020 5 8 5 7 7 9 5
2019 5 3 9 2 5 7 9
2018 8 9 3 14 9 8 7
2017 7 8 8 11 7 10 7
2016 7 14 14 10 13 13 12
2015 4 15 15 13 16 13 9
2014 8 19 15 9 20 15 10
2013 6 13 20 11 12 11 13

Crash Reference 941101054 the Worst Crash in Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Community Health Partnership

On 08/06/2011 at 17:15 there was a fatal accident on the A921. The A921 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. 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

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Fatal

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

46

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

61

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

87

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

64

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

65

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

30

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

9

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

31

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

34

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead right-hand bend

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Commuting to/from work

Age of Driver

22

Engine Capacity (cc)

1199

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

9

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

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

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

46

Engine Capacity (cc)

6700

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

2

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Crash Reference 940600467 the Second Worst Crash in Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Community Health Partnership

On 22/02/2006 at 20:30 there was a serious accident on the A915. The A915 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. 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

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

70

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

49

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

20

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

18

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

20

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

16

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

8

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

16

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North 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

70

Engine Capacity (cc)

1299

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

8

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South 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

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

18

Engine Capacity (cc)

1396

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

10

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North East

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Leaving main road

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Offside and jackknifed

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

22

Engine Capacity (cc)

1299

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

1

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 941600020 the Third Worst Crash in Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Community Health Partnership

On 06/01/2016 at 19:08 there was a serious accident on the B9157. The B9157 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

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

31

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

33

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

30

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

75

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

44

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

16

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

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

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

33

Driver IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

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

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

44

Engine Capacity (cc)

1999

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Driver IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

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

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

23

Engine Capacity (cc)

1781

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

11

Driver IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 949904249

On 12/12/1999 at 18:30 there was a serious accident on the B925. The B925 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

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

28

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

25

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

21

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

17

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

33

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

2

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

22

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

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

Front

Age of Driver

28

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

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

Offside

Age of Driver

60

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

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

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

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

33

Crash Reference 941800543

On 03/10/2018 at 22:22 there was a serious accident on the B9157. The B9157 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

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

18

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 20-30%

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

21

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

15

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

17

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 20-30%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

58

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

44

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

7

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

10

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Offside and jackknifed

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

21

Engine Capacity (cc)

1395

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

4

Driver IMD Decile

More deprived 30-40%

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

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

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

58

Driver IMD Decile

More deprived 10-20%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area