Car Accidents in OX2 8

OX2 8 is the most dangerous Postcode in Witney, and is the most dangerous overall out of Witney's 10 towns, villages, cities and districts. Throughout the United Kingdom, it is the 3177th safest Postcode, and the 3177th safest overall out of the United Kingdom's 9227 towns, villages, cities and districts. In 2020 OX2 8 had 22 crashes which is 68.75% (32) of the 54 crashes in Witney.

In 2020, OX2 8 had the worst number of Fatal Crashes overall out of Postcode in Witney, the total number of Fatal Crashes in OX2 8 was 4 compared to 7 in the region. 2020 was also a bad year for OX2 8 as they had the most number of Crashes in the Light out of every Postcode in Witney. OX2 8 also recorded the worst number of Minor Crashes in Witney during 2020 out of Postcode in Witney.

The most common type of crash condition is Minor Crashes at 1403 in total and in 2020 there was 24 incidents. On the other hand, the least common type of crash condition is Fatal Crashes at 25 in total and in 2020 there was 4 occurrences

Number of Crashes

The total number of Crashes between 1999-2020 was 776. The year with the highest number of Crashes was 54 in 2001. The year with the lowest number of Crashes was 19 in 2019. There is a 184.21% (35) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Crashes
2020 22
2019 19
2018 23
2017 26
2016 26
2015 34
2014 39
2013 30

Number of Casualties

The total number of Casualties between 1992-2020 was 1595. The year with the highest number of Casualties was 102 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Casualties was 22 in 1998. There is a 363.64% (80) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Casualties
2020 32
2019 24
2018 35
2017 39
2016 49
2015 56
2014 75
2013 59

Number of Vehicles

The total number of Vehicles between 1992-2020 was 2401. The year with the highest number of Vehicles was 143 in 2002. The year with the lowest number of Vehicles was 21 in 1998. There is a 580.95% (122) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.

Year Vehicles
2020 42
2019 37
2018 49
2017 58
2016 79
2015 100
2014 110
2013 80

ox2 8 Compared to Witney in 2020

Number of Female and Male Accidents

Year Female Male
2020 15 17
2019 5 19
2018 13 22
2017 16 23
2016 17 32
2015 23 33
2014 21 54
2013 20 39

Number of Casualties by Severity Type

Year Fatal Serious Slight
2020 4 4 24
2019 1 5 18
2018 1 3 31
2017 1 2 36
2015 2 10 44
2013 1 8 50
2010 1 10 68
2009 1 9 69

Number of Casualties by Driver, Passenger, and Pedestrians

Year Driver Passenger Predestrian
2020 22 3
2019 17 5 2
2018 21 9 5
2017 28 11
2016 42 6 1
2014 52 18 5
2013 43 14 2
2012 58 16 1

Number of Crashes per day of the Week

Year Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2020 2 2 3 2 5
2019 1 1 3 4 4 2
2018 4 1 8 1 2 2 5
2017 2 5 4 4 5 4 2
2016 1 4 7 6 5
2015 3 6 3 4 7 9 2
2014 3 4 3 11 7 7 4
2012 2 7 8 8 11 6

Crash Reference 43p462100 the Worst Crash in ox2 8

On 30/10/2000 at 19:38 there was a slight accident on the A34. The A34 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. The was darkness with no streetlights and the weather was windy with dry road conditions. A police officer did not attend the scene of the accident

Casualties

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

53

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Female

Age

51

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Male

Age

42

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

21

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

5

Gender

Male

Age

31

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

6

Gender

Male

Age

51

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Age of Driver

53

Engine Capacity (cc)

1590

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

6

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

66

Engine Capacity (cc)

6750

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

12

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

21

Engine Capacity (cc)

1149

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

2

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

42

Engine Capacity (cc)

1998

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

7

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

5

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

31

Engine Capacity (cc)

1905

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

3

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

6

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

51

Engine Capacity (cc)

1360

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

7

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

27

Engine Capacity (cc)

1994

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 430321914 the Second Worst Crash in ox2 8

On 12/10/2020 at 21:53 there was a fatal accident on the A40. The A40 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

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

8

Severity

Fatal

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

6

Severity

Fatal

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Least deprived 10%

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

29

Severity

Fatal

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Least deprived 10%

Home Area Type

Small town

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

30

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

4

Severity

Fatal

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Female

Age

1

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

IMD Decile

Least deprived 10%

Home Area Type

Small town

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Not known

Age of Driver

29

Engine Capacity (cc)

1998

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

4

Generic Make Model

SUBARU OUTBACK

Driver IMD Decile

Least deprived 10%

Driver Home Area Type

Small town

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Goods vehicle - unknown weight

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

1st Point of Impact

Front

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

64

Crash Reference 43p323064 the Third Worst Crash in ox2 8

On 30/06/2014 at 10:25 there was a serious accident on the A40. The A40 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

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

38

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

50

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Goods vehicle (7.5 tonnes mgw and over) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Male

Age

34

Severity

Serious

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

49

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Female

Age

38

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

51

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Van / Goods vehicle (3.5 tonnes mgw or under) occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

6

Vehicle Reference

4

Gender

Male

Age

45

Severity

Serious

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Overtaking moving vehicle - offside

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

1st Point of Impact

Offside

Age of Driver

39

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

Pedal cycle

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Age of Driver

20

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

South East

Vehicle Direction was To

North West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

38

Engine Capacity (cc)

1598

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

1

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

49

Engine Capacity (cc)

1560

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

2

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Vehicle Reference

4

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

East

Vehicle Direction was To

West

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Near/Offside crash barrier

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

34

Engine Capacity (cc)

1598

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Goods 7.5 tonnes mgw and over

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

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

50

Engine Capacity (cc)

6692

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

2

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Van / Goods 3.5 tonnes mgw or under

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

West

Vehicle Direction was To

East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Vehicle Leaving Carriageway

Nearside

Hit Object Off Carriageway

Near/Offside crash barrier

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Journey as part of work

Age of Driver

51

Engine Capacity (cc)

2198

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Crash Reference 43p427090

On 29/09/2000 at 13:37 there was a slight accident on the A40. The A40 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

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

37

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Rural

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

34

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

25

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

2

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

35

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

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

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

33

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

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

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Age of Driver

34

Engine Capacity (cc)

1149

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

2

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Waiting to go - held up

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Age of Driver

33

Engine Capacity (cc)

1753

Propulsion Code

Heavy oil

Age of Vehicle

2

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

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

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Going ahead other

Vehicle Direction was From

North West

Vehicle Direction was To

South East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

Skidding and Overturning

Skidded

1st Point of Impact

Front

Age of Driver

37

Engine Capacity (cc)

1598

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

14

Driver Home Area Type

Rural

Crash Reference 43p192024

On 21/02/2014 at 15:13 there was a slight accident on the A34. The A34 is a dual carriageway with a speed limit of 70mph. 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

2

Vehicle Reference

2

Gender

Male

Age

23

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

3

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Female

Age

35

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

5

Vehicle Reference

3

Gender

Male

Age

8

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Rear seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

1

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

38

Severity

Slight

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Casualty Reference

4

Vehicle Reference

1

Gender

Male

Age

24

Severity

Slight

Car Passenger

Front seat passenger

Casualty Type

Car occupant

Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicles

Vehicle Reference

1

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Commuting to/from work

Age of Driver

38

Engine Capacity (cc)

1994

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

12

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

2

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Back

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Commuting to/from work

Age of Driver

23

Engine Capacity (cc)

1998

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

7

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area

Vehicle Reference

3

Vehicle Type

Car

Vehicle Manoeuvre

Slowing or stopping

Vehicle Direction was From

South West

Vehicle Direction was To

North East

Vehicle Location Restricted Lane

On main c'way - not in restricted lane

1st Point of Impact

Front

Was Vehicle Left Hand Drive?

Yes

Journey Purpose of Driver

Pupil riding to/from school

Age of Driver

35

Engine Capacity (cc)

1598

Propulsion Code

Petrol

Age of Vehicle

8

Driver Home Area Type

Urban area