Car Accidents in Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board is the safest region in Wales, and is the safest overall out of Wales's 7 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 13th safest region, and the 13th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 130 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 Swansea Bay University Health Board had 318 crashes which is 13.42% (2369) of the 2687 crashes in Wales.

The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 30190 in total and in 2020 there was 356 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 359 in total and in 2020 there was 8 occurrences

Number of Crashes

Number of Casualties

Number of Vehicles

Comparison with Wales

Nearby

Male vs Female

Severity

Driver vs Passenger vs Pedestrians

Day of the Week

Top 5 worst crashes

Number of Crashes

The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 23378. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 1648 in 2006. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 318 in 2020. There is a 418.24% (1330) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year	Crashes
2020	318
2019	562
2018	538
2017	600
2016	850
2015	802
2014	840
2013	828

Number of Casualties

The total number of Casualties between 1996-2020 was 33252. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 2330 in 2006. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 2 in 1996. There is a 116400.00% (2328) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year	Casualties
2020	396
2019	730
2018	690
2017	844
2016	1102
2015	998
2014	1064
2013	1334

Number of Vehicles

The total number of Vehicles between 1996-2020 was 44052. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 2872 in 2004. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 4 in 1996. There is a 71700.00% (2868) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year	Vehicles
2020	610
2019	1040
2018	978
2017	1098
2016	1376
2015	1544
2014	1646
2013	1550

Comparing Swansea bay University Health Board to Nearby Regions

region	Crashes	Crashes Difference %	Casualties	Vehicles
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board	41108	75.84%	56398	75742
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board	40810	74.57%	60704	74430
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board	40764	74.37%	58556	74046
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board	65396	179.73%	360536	446206
Powys Teaching Health Board	15110	-35.37%	24322	29620
Swansea Bay University Health Board	23378	0.00%	33252	44052
Hywel Dda University Health Board	57748	147.02%	83494	107818

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Year	Female	Male
2020	134	254
2019	318	446
2018	286	418
2017	366	462
2016	440	652
2015	458	630
2014	510	656
2013	600	716

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Year	Fatal	Serious	Slight
2020	8	32	356
2019	17	64	510
2018	13	102	550
2017	18	106	744
2016	11	108	974
2015	3	132	996
2014	20	138	1000
2013	17	100	1216

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Year	Driver	Passenger	Predestrian
2020	298	62	30
2019	396	210	102
2018	490	142	56
2017	554	218	70
2016	714	268	108
2015	672	272	112
2014	784	298	114
2013	818	360	108

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

Year	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
2020	38	48	44	32	46	56	52
2019	70	76	62	82	86	82	80
2018	62	66	66	88	54	82	62
2017	78	90	84	70	70	136	84
2016	96	82	130	112	146	132	96
2015	92	104	118	122	92	118	132
2014	102	132	132	96	108	134	118
2013	124	144	130	124	136	114	136

top 5 Worst Crashes

Reference	Date	Latitude	Longitude	Casualties	Vehicles	Speed Limit
620187698	13/03/2009 11:32	51.689525	-3.889665	21	2	60
62G009599	10/04/1999 12:50	51.64187	-3.849816	13	2	60
620197761	26/01/2010 15:40	51.659673	-3.815406	12	2	70
62G010899	08/04/1999 21:00	51.648255	-3.725763	12	1	30
621901625	12/12/2019 09:39	51.637649	-3.937199	11	1	30

Crash Reference 620187698 the Worst Crash in Swansea bay University Health Board

On 13/03/2009 at 11:32 there was a fatal accident on the A4067. The A4067 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 60mph and the junction was a roundabout. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

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Fatal

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Urban area

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Rear seat passenger

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Car occupant

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Urban area

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Urban area

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Serious

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Urban area

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Female

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Small town

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Slight

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Urban area

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Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

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

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

Engine Capacity (cc)

1598

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

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

Junction Location

Approaching junction or waiting/parked at junction approach

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

Engine Capacity (cc)

12600

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 62g009599 the Second Worst Crash in Swansea bay University Health Board

On 10/04/1999 at 12:50 there was a fatal accident on the B4029. The B4029 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

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Female

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Fatal

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

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Male

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Fatal

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

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

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Male

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Female

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Severity

Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Tree

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

Engine Capacity (cc)

1242

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

Vehicle Reference

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

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Offside and jackknifed

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Tree

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

Engine Capacity (cc)

8300

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

Crash Reference 620197761 the Third Worst Crash in Swansea bay University Health Board

On 26/01/2010 at 15:40 there was a slight accident on the A474. The A474 is a roundabout with a speed limit of 70mph 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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Male

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Female

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Slight

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Car occupant

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Urban area

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Female

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Female

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Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

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Female

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Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

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Gender

Female

Age

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

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

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Junction Location

Cleared junction or waiting/parked at junction exit

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Age of Driver

Engine Capacity (cc)

1242

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 62g010899

On 08/04/1999 at 21:00 there was a slight accident on the 0. 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

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Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Male

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Severity

Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Male

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Severity

Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Male

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Severity

Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Male

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Male

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Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Male

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Severity

Slight

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Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

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Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead left-hand bend

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Overturned

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Entered ditch

1st Point of Impact

Nearside

Age of Driver

Crash Reference 621901625

On 12/12/2019 at 09:39 there was a fatal accident on the 0. The 0 is a single carriageway with a speed limit of 30mph. The was darkness with no streetlights turned on 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

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Female

Age

Severity

Fatal

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

More deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Least deprived 10%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Female

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Most deprived 10%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

More deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 30-40%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Female

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

More deprived 40-50%

Home Area Type

Urban area

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Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Less deprived 10-20%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

Vehicle Reference

Gender

Male

Age

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Bus or coach occupant (17 or more pass seats)

IMD Decile

Least deprived 10%

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

Vehicle Type

Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)

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

Hit Object in Carriageway

Bridge (roof)

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

Engine Capacity (cc)

7300

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

Driver IMD Decile

Least deprived 10%

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Car Accidents in Swansea Bay University Health Board

Number of Crashes

Number of Casualties

Number of Vehicles

Swansea bay University Health Board Compared to Wales in 2020

Comparing Swansea bay University Health Board to Nearby Regions

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

top 5 Worst Crashes

Crash Reference 620187698 the Worst Crash in Swansea bay University Health Board

Crash Reference 62g009599 the Second Worst Crash in Swansea bay University Health Board

Crash Reference 620197761 the Third Worst Crash in Swansea bay University Health Board

Crash Reference 62g010899

Crash Reference 621901625