Western Isles is the 13th safest region in Scotland, and is the 13th safest overall out of Scotland's 46 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 46th safest region, and the 47th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 130 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Western Isles had 13 crashes which is 0.36% (3621) of the 3634 crashes in Scotland.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 883 in total and in 2020 there was 11 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 33 in total
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 755. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 60 in 2008. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 13 in 2020. There is a 361.54% (47) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2013 | 19 |
The total number of Casualties between 1999-2020 was 1111. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 105 in 2008. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 15 in 2018. There is a 600.00% (90) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2013 | 26 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1999-2020 was 1170. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 95 in 2008. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 19 in 2020. There is a 400.00% (76) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 | 23 |
| 2018 | 10 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 | 9 |
| 2016 | 14 | 15 |
| 2015 | 25 | 16 |
| 2014 | 21 | 29 |
| 2013 | 7 | 19 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 42 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 | 31 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 | 42 |
| 2008 | 1 | 17 | 87 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 23 | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 31 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 28 | 13 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 2014 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91NH08641 | 27/11/2002 07:50 | 58.206447 | -6.377623 | 11 | 2 | 30 |
| 91NH01816 | 09/04/2012 16:24 | 57.85607 | -6.851442 | 7 | 1 | 60 |
| 91NH02069 | 07/04/2006 20:30 | 58.277268 | -6.291627 | 6 | 2 | 30 |
| 91NH08812 | 27/12/2005 02:30 | 57.886842 | -6.720304 | 6 | 1 | 60 |
| 91NH03883 | 11/07/2008 23:03 | 57.504876 | -7.262978 | 6 | 2 | 60 |
On 27/11/2002 at 07:50 there was a slight accident on the 0. The 0 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 wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
47Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
41Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
42Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
54Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantCasualty Reference
11Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
10Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
22Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
40Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
39Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
37Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
45Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats) occupantVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Minibus (8 - 16 passenger seats)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
37Engine Capacity (cc)
2500Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
11Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle 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
FrontAge of Driver
22Engine Capacity (cc)
1388Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9On 09/04/2012 at 16:24 there was a serious accident on the A859. The A859 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph. The was daylight and the weather was raining and windy with flood over 3cm deep road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
43Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
42Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
80Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
11Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
81Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
10Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
10Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead left-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded and overturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Near/Offside crash barrier1st Point of Impact
OffsideWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
42Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
8On 07/04/2006 at 20:30 there was a slight accident on the B895. The B895 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a T or staggered junction. 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
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
16Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
16Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
25Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
22Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
Busway (including guided busway)Junction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approachSkidding and Overturning
Skidded and overturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Offside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Entered ditch1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
17Engine Capacity (cc)
1587Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
6Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Turning rightVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
Bus laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
25Engine Capacity (cc)
1390Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
RuralOn 27/12/2005 at 02:30 there was a slight accident on the 0. The 0 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
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
16Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
16Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
RuralVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
WestVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded and overturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Entered ditchWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
19Engine Capacity (cc)
1781Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
11Driver Home Area Type
Small townOn 11/07/2008 at 23:03 there was a serious accident on the A865. The A865 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
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
16Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
35Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
16Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
RuralVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead right-hand bendVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
24Engine Capacity (cc)
1596Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Taxi/Private hire carVehicle Manoeuvre
Moving offVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
35Engine Capacity (cc)
1896Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Rural