Leek is the third most dangerous small town in Staffordshire, and is the 16th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 53 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 64th safest small town, and the 448th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Leek had 39 crashes which is 5.72% (682) of the 721 crashes in Staffordshire.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 2794 in total and in 2020 there was 32 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 25 in total and in 2020 there was 1 occurrences
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 2208. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 151 in 2004. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 39 in 2020. There is a 287.18% (112) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2013 | 108 |
The total number of Casualties between 1979-2020 was 3100. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 203 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1979. There is a 20200.00% (202) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2016 | 110 |
| 2015 | 116 |
| 2014 | 118 |
| 2013 | 138 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1979-2020 was 4086. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 262 in 1999. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 1 in 1979. There is a 26100.00% (261) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2016 | 129 |
| 2015 | 163 |
| 2014 | 162 |
| 2013 | 194 |
| small town | Crashes | Crashes Difference % | Casualties | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shobnall | 1115 | -49.50% | 1483 | 2251 |
| Winshill | 1283 | -41.89% | 5859 | 8724 |
| Leek | 2208 | 0.00% | 3100 | 4086 |
| Uttoxeter | 1245 | -43.61% | 1689 | 2305 |
| Cheadle | 481 | -78.22% | 682 | 922 |
| Penkridge | 1275 | -42.26% | 1873 | 2643 |
| Madeley | 897 | -59.38% | 1266 | 1635 |
| Kidsgrove | 767 | -65.26% | 1149 | 1533 |
| Biddulph | 710 | -67.84% | 987 | 1271 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 | 34 |
| 2019 | 25 | 39 |
| 2018 | 26 | 40 |
| 2017 | 36 | 48 |
| 2016 | 32 | 60 |
| 2015 | 53 | 71 |
| 2014 | 44 | 57 |
| 2013 | 58 | 80 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 16 | 32 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 62 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 71 |
| 2016 | 1 | 11 | 98 |
| 2012 | 5 | 6 | 112 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 111 |
| 2008 | 1 | 9 | 127 |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 | 159 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38 | 15 | 7 |
| 2019 | 42 | 11 | 11 |
| 2018 | 36 | 22 | 12 |
| 2017 | 57 | 14 | 13 |
| 2016 | 60 | 31 | 19 |
| 2015 | 49 | 39 | 16 |
| 2014 | 74 | 18 | 12 |
| 2013 | 77 | 40 | 21 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 2019 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
| 2018 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 2016 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 13 |
| 2015 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 17 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212310834 | 19/05/2002 14:10 | 53.132194 | -1.99055 | 7 | 4 | 60 |
| 210286125 | 18/02/2018 04:21 | 53.021307 | -2.176257 | 6 | 2 | 30 |
| 213006200 | 22/11/2013 18:50 | 53.016987 | -2.167562 | 6 | 2 | 30 |
| 213126471 | 01/10/2003 14:00 | 53.023299 | -2.172759 | 6 | 1 | 30 |
| 210813587 | 22/01/2019 11:05 | 53.013409 | -2.167893 | 6 | 2 | 30 |
On 19/05/2002 at 14:10 there was a serious accident on the A53. The A53 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
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3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
11Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
13Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
9Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
32Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
71Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
6Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
74Severity
SlightCasualty 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
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
74Engine Capacity (cc)
1149Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedHit Object in Carriageway
Kerb1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
32Engine Capacity (cc)
1171Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
5Vehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
54Engine Capacity (cc)
2188Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
1Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
NorthVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
41Engine Capacity (cc)
1390Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 18/02/2018 at 04:21 there was a slight accident on the A5008. The A5008 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. The was darkness streetlights and the weather was no windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer attended the scene of the accident
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5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
25Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
27Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 40-50%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
29Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
24Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
20Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle 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 lane1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
24Engine Capacity (cc)
1796Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
16Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle 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 lane1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
29Engine Capacity (cc)
1998Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
16Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 22/11/2013 at 18:50 there was a slight accident on the A52. The A52 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 no windy with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
25Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
43Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
29Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
33Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Taxi/Private hire car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
53Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
50Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Taxi/Private hire carVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South 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
56Engine Capacity (cc)
1997Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
7Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to turn rightVehicle Direction was From
North EastVehicle Direction was To
South WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
53Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
2Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 01/10/2003 at 14:00 there was a slight accident on the 0. The 0 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 attended the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
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1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)Vehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)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 laneAge of Driver
51Engine Capacity (cc)
9000Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
5Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 22/01/2019 at 11:05 there was a slight accident on the A50. The A50 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 attended the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
17Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Less deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
5Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
33Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
10Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
1Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleSeverity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle 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
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
17Engine Capacity (cc)
1242Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
10Driver IMD Decile
Less deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
RuralVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
North WestVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
33Engine Capacity (cc)
1560Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
10Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Driver Home Area Type
Urban area