Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

PFD Category
Reports: 499 Areas: 68 Earliest: Aug 2013 Latest: 12 Feb 2026

80% response rate (above 62% average). 34% of classified responses show concrete action taken. Reports rose 56% from 32 (2023) to 50 (2024).

Response Status
Responded 399 No Response 5 Historic 82 Pending 3
AI Classification
Action Taken 34%
Action Planned 42%
Noted 15%
Disputed 9%
Based on 151 classified responses
Reports by Quarter
PFD Reports
499 results
Suzanna Bull
All Responded
2019-0404 29 Nov 2019 Birmingham and Solihull
Department for Transport Road Haulage Association Scania +1 more
Concerns summary A dashboard tray creates a dangerous blind spot in moving vehicles, yet there are no warnings on the product, nor general advisories to manufacturers or users, about this safety hazard.
Gareth Williams
Historic (No Identified Response)
2019-0464 25 Nov 2019 Gwent
Newport County Council
Concerns summary Safety on a road known for speeding and overtaking would be improved by extending double white lines to restrict dangerous overtaking maneuvers.
Jamil Ahmed
Unknown
15 Nov 2019 Birmingham and Solihull
Concerns summary The use of hard shoulders as running lanes on smart motorways creates a severe risk of collisions with stationary vehicles, especially given high speeds and limited escape options on elevated stretches.
Edward McGivern
Unknown
14 Nov 2019 Berkshire
Concerns summary The current road layout and cycle lanes at a junction create a risk of cyclists being struck by left-turning motor vehicles, especially commercial ones, due to poor visibility and positioning.
Costel Stancu
All Responded
2019-0379 12 Nov 2019 Cheshire
Highways England
Concerns summary The lack of lighting on a section of the motorway is an ongoing risk, having contributed to collisions, and its safety implications were not reassessed during the 'smart motorway' conversion.
Jamie Staley
All Responded
2019-0463 12 Nov 2019 Gwent
Monmouth County Council
Concerns summary Lack of signage and relatively easy access points allow pedestrians to inadvertently stray onto the A40 near Gibraltar tunnels, posing a risk of future collisions.
Liyakat Sidat
All Responded
2019-0370 1 Nov 2019 Cheshire
Cheshire East Council Cheshire East Highways Department
Concerns summary The A34 bypass at Melrose Way Bend is dangerous due to the absence of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking in dark conditions and posing a risk to lives.
Salma Sidat
All Responded
2019-0370-wp26883 1 Nov 2019 Cheshire
Cheshire East Council Cheshire East Highways Department
Concerns summary The A34 bypass (Melrose Way Bend) is dangerous due to the lack of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking on a dark stretch of road.
Hajra Sidat
All Responded
2019-0370-wp26884 1 Nov 2019 Cheshire
Cheshire East Council Cheshire East Highways Department
Concerns summary The A34 bypass (Melrose Way Bend) is dangerous due to the lack of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking on a dark stretch of road.
Catherine Gardiner, Jason Aleixo, Lorraine Maclellan
All Responded
2019-0350 24 Oct 2019 Berkshire
Highways England Ford UK
Concerns summary Ford's vehicle design should include fault code provision for engine shutdowns caused by the DMF protection system, and the manufacturer has yet to conduct a forensic examination to identify relevant faults.
Dev Naran
All Responded
2019-0341 14 Oct 2019 Birmingham and Solihull
Highways England
Concerns summary Motorway management lacks automatic detection for stationary vehicles in live lanes, compounded by long gaps in emergency refuge areas and confusing signage on dynamic hard shoulders, increasing the risk of fatal collisions.
Steffan Evans
All Responded
2019-0339 8 Oct 2019 Staffordshire South
Staffordshire County Council
Concerns summary There are continuing concerns regarding the high volume and speed of traffic on the B5017, particularly at junctions, warranting a further review to improve road safety.
Saeid Hedayat
All Responded
2019-0327 2 Oct 2019 West Sussex
West Sussex County Council
Concerns summary West Sussex County Council's drain clearance risk assessment was inadequate, failing to account for specific blockages and lacking regular review or warning signs for known flood risks, despite available data and increased storm severity.
Jonathan Ball
All Responded
2019-0507 17 Sep 2019 West Yorkshire (East)
DAF Trucks Ltd Office of the Traffic Commissioner Road Haulage Association +1 more
Concerns summary The HGV lacked warning devices, its driver was untrained to report hazards, and ineffective rear hazard lights made the stranded vehicle dangerously inconspicuous, increasing collision risk.
Pauline Howell
All Responded
2019-0498 9 Aug 2019 Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Concerns summary A busy junction and pedestrian crossing is dangerously designed, allowing no margin for error for either pedestrians or drivers, and has led to multiple similar deaths.
Antony Rogivska
All Responded
2019-0251 26 Jul 2019 West Yorkshire (West)
Calderdale Council Highways Department
Concerns summary Dangerous road junctions and mini-roundabouts have a history of serious collisions, with ongoing safety concerns repeatedly raised by local residents and campaigners.
Rebecca Quail
Historic (No Identified Response)
2019-0242 18 Jul 2019 Cumbria
DVSA
Concerns summary Lack of national guidance and inconsistent operator practices regarding tow hitch inspection and engagement risk disengagement due to foreign objects not visible on visual inspection.
Jason Imi
All Responded
2019-0238 12 Jul 2019 Berkshire
Highways Authority
Concerns summary The absence of a footpath and street lighting near a hotel entrance on a main road forces pedestrians to cross in darkness with poor visibility, creating a significant risk of collision.
John Shackley
All Responded
2019-0238-wp26736 12 Jul 2019 Berkshire
Highways Authority
Concerns summary The lack of a footpath, street lighting, and poor visibility on the A329 near a hotel forces pedestrians to cross a dangerous, unlit road.
Keith Battman
All Responded
2019-0231 5 Jul 2019 West Sussex
West Sussex County Council
Concerns summary Insufficient road safety features, including inadequate chevrons, faded road markings, and lack of vehicle-activated warning signs, contribute to a dangerous sharp bend.
Thomas Reid
Historic (No Identified Response)
2019-0229 28 Jun 2019 Derby and Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council
Concerns summary Insufficient and easily obscured advanced warning signage for a dangerous junction with a history of serious incidents poses an ongoing risk, despite awareness of the need for improvements.
Sophie Lyons
All Responded
2019-0206 19 Jun 2019 Manchester (South)
Greater Manchester Combined Authority Home Office
Concerns summary Dangerous car cruising on public roads in Trafford Park presents an unaddressed public safety risk. Ineffective multi-agency efforts and a lack of a region-wide approach mean the problem is merely displaced rather than resolved.
Richard Hallett
All Responded
2019-0189 6 Jun 2019 Dorset
Duchy of Cornwall
Concerns summary A lack of road markings at junctions and permitted parking obstructing sightlines created dangerous driving conditions, leading to confusion about right of way and reduced visibility.
Barbara Henderson
All Responded
2019-0180 30 May 2019 Milton Keynes
Highways England
Concerns summary Road inspections conducted at speed failed to identify a critical drain problem, indicating an inadequate inspection process that needs urgent review.
Ahmed Motala
All Responded
2019-0168 25 May 2019 Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council Highways…
Concerns summary The poor condition of the cycle lane forces cyclists into traffic, creating a dangerous situation and risking future lives if not repaired.