Revealed: Top 10 UK Cities with the Highest Risk of Road Accidents
UK Cities with the Highest Road Accident Risk in 2021
A new study has found that Doncaster is the UK city with the highest road accident risk. The research looked at the number of accidents, including both fatal and non-fatal, for cities across the UK in 2021. The data shows the number of accidents per 10,000 residents. This helps us see which cities have the most dangerous roads.
Zego, an expert in taxi insurance, used data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to carry out the analysis. The results show which cities have the most road accidents, and why it’s important to stay safe when driving.
Top 10 Cities with the Highest Road Accident Risk in the UK
- Doncaster – 36.23 accidents
- Bradford – 36.11 accidents
- London – 25.70 accidents
- Wrexham – 24.19 accidents
- Brighton – 22.44 accidents
- Hull – 21.92 accidents
- Portsmouth – 20.87 accidents
- Derby – 20.55 accidents
- Nottingham – 20.28 accidents
- Birmingham – 19.89 accidents
What the Data Shows:
- Doncaster: This city had 573 accidents in total, including 7 fatalities. This gives Doncaster the highest accident rate at 36.23 per 10,000 people.
- Bradford: Bradford saw 1,059 accidents and 11 fatalities. The city’s rate was 36.11 accidents per 10,000 people.
- London: London had 23,139 accidents, including 73 fatalities. This results in 25.70 accidents per 10,000 residents.
- Wrexham: Wrexham recorded 149 accidents, 4 of which were fatal. This gives Wrexham a rate of 24.19 accidents per 10,000 people.
- Brighton: Brighton had 620 accidents, including 2 fatalities. The rate here was 22.44 accidents per 10,000 people.
- Hull: Hull had 584 accidents and 8 fatalities, with a rate of 21.92 accidents per 10,000 people.
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth had 428 accidents, including 5 fatalities. This gives it a rate of 20.87 accidents per 10,000 people.
- Derby: Derby had 511 accidents and 4 fatalities. This results in a rate of 20.55 accidents per 10,000 residents.
- Nottingham: Nottingham recorded 652 accidents, including 3 fatalities, with a rate of 20.28 accidents per 10,000 people.
- Birmingham: Birmingham had 2,137 accidents, including 26 fatalities, which gives a rate of 19.89 accidents per 10,000 residents.
On the other hand, Aberdeen had the lowest rate, with just 2.78 accidents per 10,000 people.
Why Some Cities Have Higher Road Accident Rates
The study doesn’t give a clear answer about why certain cities have higher accident rates. However, the data shows that most cities on the list are in England. Interestingly, no Scottish cities appear in the top 10. Aberdeen stands out for its safety, with the lowest accident rate in the UK.
This suggests that Scotland might have safer roads overall. However, regardless of where you live, it’s important to stay alert while driving. Follow the rules of the road, check your vehicle regularly, and stay aware of other drivers to avoid accidents.
For more information on the highest road accident risk cities and tips for safer driving, visit Zego’s road safety guide.
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