Orkney is the sixth safest region in Scotland, and is the sixth safest overall out of Scotland's 46 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 36th safest region, and the 37th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 130 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Orkney had 12 crashes which is 0.33% (3622) of the 3634 crashes in Scotland.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 613 in total and in 2020 there was 11 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 23 in total and in 2020 there was 1 occurrences
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 539. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 41 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 9 in 2019. There is a 355.56% (32) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2013 | 17 |
The total number of Casualties between 1999-2020 was 787. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 60 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 15 in 2020. There is a 300.00% (45) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 31 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1999-2020 was 835. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 66 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 3 in 1999. There is a 2100.00% (63) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 | 11 |
| 2018 | 11 | 8 |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 | 13 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 | 20 |
| 2013 | 10 | 20 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 26 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 26 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| 2013 | 21 | 7 | 3 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91NJ00679 | 15/01/2009 22:02 | 58.443541 | -3.134003 | 6 | 2 | 60 |
| 91NK04948 | 04/10/2010 11:20 | 59.047179 | -3.196707 | 6 | 3 | 60 |
| 91NJ07469 | 05/06/2000 00:40 | 58.387446 | -3.149306 | 5 | 1 | 60 |
| 91NJ04898 | 01/04/2013 21:14 | 58.450669 | -3.198661 | 5 | 2 | 60 |
| 91NK04782 | 17/09/2006 06:41 | 58.987373 | -3.050554 | 5 | 1 | 60 |
On 15/01/2009 at 22:02 there was a slight accident on the A882. The A882 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was darkness with no streetlights and the weather was raining and windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
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4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
34Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
36Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
27Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
39Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
24Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty 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 lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
34Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
27Engine Capacity (cc)
1396Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
14On 04/10/2010 at 11:20 there was a slight accident on the A986. The A986 is a roundabout with a speed limit of 60mph and the junction was a roundabout. 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
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1Gender
FemaleAge
64Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
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FemaleAge
56Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
88Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
26Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
64Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
30Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Moving offVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Entering main road1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
64Engine Capacity (cc)
1299Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
NearsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
56Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to turn rightVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Leaving main road1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
26Engine Capacity (cc)
1198Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
1Driver Home Area Type
RuralOn 05/06/2000 at 00:40 there was a serious accident on the C0. The C0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was darkness with no streetlights and the weather was no windy with dry road conditions. A police officer attended the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
25Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
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1Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
26Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
31Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedHit Object in Carriageway
Bridge (side)Vehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Other permanent object1st Point of Impact
NearsideAge of Driver
20Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
18Driver Home Area Type
RuralOn 01/04/2013 at 21:14 there was a fatal accident on the A882. The A882 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was darkness with no 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
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
32Severity
SeriousCasualty Type
Other vehicle occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
64Severity
FatalCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
39Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Home Area Type
Small townVehicles
Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle 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
Journey as part of workAge of Driver
64Engine Capacity (cc)
4250Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Other vehicleTowing and Articulation
Single trailerVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exitVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Entered ditch1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Commuting to/from workAge of Driver
32Driver Home Area Type
RuralOn 17/09/2006 at 06:41 there was a serious accident on the 0. The 0 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
1Gender
MaleAge
27Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
17Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead left-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded and overturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifed1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
27Engine Capacity (cc)
1990Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
19Driver Home Area Type
Rural