Tamworth is the most dangerous district in Staffordshire, and is the second most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 53 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 14th most dangerous district, and the 54th most dangerous overall out of the United Kingdom's 3038 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Tamworth had 25 crashes which is 3.59% (696) of the 721 crashes in Staffordshire.
In 2020, Tamworth had the worst number of Fatal Crashes overall out of district in Staffordshire, the total number of Fatal Crashes in Tamworth was 1 compared to 7 in the region. 2020 was also a bad year for Tamworth as they had the most number of Crashes in the Light out of every district in Staffordshire. Tamworth also recorded the worst number of Minor Crashes in Staffordshire during 2020 out of district in Staffordshire.
The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 3703 in total and in 2020 there was 31 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 16 in total and in 2020 there was 1 occurrences
The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 3004. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 226 in 2003. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 25 in 2020. There is a 804.00% (201) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crashes |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2016 | 124 |
| 2015 | 108 |
| 2014 | 106 |
| 2013 | 103 |
The total number of Casualties between 1979-2020 was 4049. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 299 in 2003. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 1 in 1981. There is a 29800.00% (298) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Casualties |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2018 | 72 |
| 2017 | 114 |
| 2016 | 163 |
| 2015 | 107 |
| 2014 | 165 |
| 2013 | 127 |
The total number of Vehicles between 1979-2020 was 5573. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 415 in 2003. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 1 in 1981. There is a 41400.00% (414) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2019 | 87 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2016 | 230 |
| 2015 | 194 |
| 2014 | 199 |
| 2013 | 173 |
| district | Crashes | Crashes Difference % | Casualties | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 3004 | 0.00% | 4049 | 5573 |
| East Staffordshire | 7984 | 165.78% | 19668 | 28547 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 6047 | 101.30% | 8859 | 11291 |
| Stafford | 11171 | 271.87% | 15363 | 21306 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 6118 | 103.66% | 8572 | 12002 |
| Cannock Chase | 5943 | 97.84% | 10628 | 14547 |
| Year | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | 26 |
| 2019 | 25 | 28 |
| 2018 | 39 | 36 |
| 2017 | 59 | 60 |
| 2016 | 74 | 89 |
| 2015 | 52 | 74 |
| 2014 | 70 | 95 |
| 2013 | 50 | 56 |
| Year | Fatal | Serious | Slight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 | 58 |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 117 |
| 2009 | 2 | 9 | 169 |
| 2007 | 1 | 10 | 215 |
| 2006 | 2 | 10 | 211 |
| 2005 | 1 | 23 | 233 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 153 |
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Predestrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 9 | 4 |
| 2019 | 41 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 42 | 16 | 16 |
| 2017 | 77 | 27 | 20 |
| 2016 | 104 | 29 | 23 |
| 2015 | 88 | 28 | 21 |
| 2014 | 98 | 45 | 21 |
| 2013 | 82 | 22 | 22 |
| Year | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
| 2016 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 12 |
| 2014 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 9 |
| 2012 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 10 |
| Reference | Date | Latitude | Longitude | Casualties | Vehicles | Speed Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231095572 | 27/04/2010 20:23 | 52.594735 | -1.651268 | 9 | 2 | 60 |
| 211410409 | 09/06/2001 23:30 | 52.650225 | -1.69192 | 9 | 2 | 30 |
| 212302083 | 25/01/2002 02:50 | 52.619785 | -1.671749 | 7 | 2 | 40 |
| 230000603 | 08/04/2000 11:40 | 52.601546 | -1.644275 | 7 | 4 | 70 |
| 210189378 | 21/05/2017 00:14 | 52.636307 | -1.694859 | 7 | 4 | 30 |
On 27/04/2010 at 20:23 there was a slight accident on the C0. The C0 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 dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
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3Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
26Severity
SlightCar Passenger
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Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
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1Gender
MaleAge
18Severity
SlightCar Passenger
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Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
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2Gender
FemaleAge
43Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
10Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
10Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
41Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Small townCasualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
15Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantHome Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Turning leftVehicle Direction was From
North WestVehicle Direction was To
North EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Entering main roadVehicle Leaving Carriageway
Nearside and jackknifedHit Object Off Carriageway
Tree1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
19Engine Capacity (cc)
1242Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
10Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
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
Mid Junction - on roundabout or on main road1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesAge of Driver
41Engine Capacity (cc)
2993Propulsion Code
Heavy oilDriver Home Area Type
Small townOn 09/06/2001 at 23:30 there was a serious accident on the C0. The C0 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 raining with wet or damp road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident
Casualties
Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
36Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
37Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
8Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
12Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
19Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
9Vehicle Reference
1Gender
FemaleAge
-1Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
RuralCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
50Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
54Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
19Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
16Severity
SeriousCar 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 otherVehicle Direction was From
EastVehicle Direction was To
WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
36Engine Capacity (cc)
1588Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
2Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle 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 laneSkidding and Overturning
Skidded and overturnedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Tree1st Point of Impact
OffsideAge of Driver
19Engine Capacity (cc)
1199Propulsion Code
PetrolOn 25/01/2002 at 02:50 there was a serious accident on the B5440. The B5440 is a roundabout with a speed limit of 40mph and the junction was a roundabout. The was darkness streetlights 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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1Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
30Severity
SeriousCar Passenger
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Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
26Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
2Gender
MaleAge
31Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
19Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
33Severity
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
Turning rightVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
23Engine Capacity (cc)
1389Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle 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 lane1st Point of Impact
NearsideAge of Driver
31Engine Capacity (cc)
1994Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
8Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 08/04/2000 at 11:40 there was a slight accident on the M42. The M42 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. 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
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
72Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
2Gender
FemaleAge
31Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
37Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Casualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
56Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
36Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
49Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
5Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear seat passengerCasualty Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicles
Vehicle Reference
1Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneAge of Driver
20Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Overtaking moving vehicle - offsideVehicle Direction was From
South EastVehicle Direction was To
North WestVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneSkidding and Overturning
SkiddedVehicle Leaving Carriageway
NearsideHit Object Off Carriageway
Telegraph or electricity pole1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
23Vehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
South WestVehicle Direction was To
North EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
31Engine Capacity (cc)
3201Propulsion Code
PetrolDriver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
3Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
South WestVehicle Direction was To
North EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
37Engine Capacity (cc)
1799Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
4Vehicle Reference
4Vehicle Type
Car (including private hire cars) (1979-2004)Vehicle Manoeuvre
Waiting to go - held upVehicle Direction was From
South WestVehicle Direction was To
North EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted lane1st Point of Impact
BackAge of Driver
56Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
2Vehicle 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 lane1st Point of Impact
FrontAge of Driver
72Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
3Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaOn 21/05/2017 at 00:14 there was a slight accident on the B5493. The B5493 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph and the junction was a private drive or entrance there was also a central refuge nearby. 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
Casualties
Casualty Reference
4Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
28Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
1Vehicle Reference
1Gender
MaleAge
23Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
2Vehicle Reference
3Gender
FemaleAge
24Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
3Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
52Severity
SlightCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
5Vehicle Reference
3Gender
MaleAge
21Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantCasualty Reference
6Vehicle Reference
4Gender
FemaleAge
50Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Front seat passengerCasualty Type
Car occupantIMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Home Area Type
Urban areaCasualty Reference
7Vehicle Reference
4Gender
MaleAge
14Severity
SlightCar Passenger
Rear 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
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approachSkidding and Overturning
Skidded1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
23Engine Capacity (cc)
1598Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
14Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 10-20%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
2Vehicle Type
CarVehicle Manoeuvre
Going ahead otherVehicle Direction was From
NorthVehicle Direction was To
South EastVehicle Location Restricted Lane
On main c'way - not in restricted laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approachWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownEngine Capacity (cc)
1686Propulsion Code
Heavy oilAge of Vehicle
4Vehicle Reference
3Vehicle 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 laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
24Engine Capacity (cc)
1586Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
9Driver IMD Decile
Most deprived 10%Driver Home Area Type
Urban areaVehicle Reference
4Vehicle 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 laneJunction Location
Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach1st Point of Impact
FrontWas Vehicle Left Hand Drive?
YesJourney Purpose of Driver
Not knownAge of Driver
52Engine Capacity (cc)
1388Propulsion Code
PetrolAge of Vehicle
8Driver IMD Decile
More deprived 30-40%Driver Home Area Type
Urban area