Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Concerns summary Excessive vehicle speeds, inadequate pedestrian barriers, and confusing cycle lane signage contribute to dangerous road crossing practices by pedestrians and cyclists on Barrack Road.

Concerns summary Inadequate road markings, specifically the absence of double yellow lines, allowed legal parking to obstruct visibility, forcing drivers onto the wrong side of the road and increasing accident risk.

Concerns summary Transport for London displayed an inordinate delay in implementing pedestrian crossings at a dangerous junction, using flawed decision-making based on incomplete accident statistics that omitted overall incidents and near misses.

Concerns summary Volvo vehicle manuals provide insufficient guidance on using automatic i-shift gears for long downhill descents, which could exacerbate brake fade. Manufacturers need to supply clear instructions for these technologies.

Concerns summary Confusing road layouts with absent pedestrian direction markings, independent green man phasing, and overly visible signals created hazards for pedestrians, especially foreign visitors.

Concerns summary Unclear signage at a motorway junction caused driver confusion about lane usage, and the absence of a run-off lane contributed to queuing traffic.

Concerns summary Despite multiple prior incidents and an identified need for speed reduction, planned road signs and markings to improve highway safety at a dangerous bend were not implemented.

Concerns summary A dangerous "informal" pathway, used by pedestrians and cyclists, remains extant and poses a significant safety risk.

Concerns summary The A593 lacked appropriate signage warning road users of severe gradients and visibility limitations. Concerns were also raised about the suitability of a 60 mph speed limit on this challenging single carriageway road.

Concerns summary A narrow, pinch-point corner on a shared cycle/pedestrian pavement posed a safety risk due to poor visibility and the absence of a safety barrier.

Concerns summary There was a severe 7-month delay in pothole repair, exacerbated by the County Council's lack of a system to track works orders or audit completion and quality, leading to the wrong repair being performed.

Concerns summary The collision scene is hazardous due to its tendency to accumulate standing water during rainfall and a gap in the vehicle restraint barrier, which allows unimpeded traffic access.

Concerns summary The absence of "no through road" signs at the start and reflective warnings at the dead-end wall risks drivers reaching a sudden, unexpected obstruction.

Concerns summary Limited DVLA mechanisms exist for medically reviewing drivers with deteriorating health, and GPs face conflicts of interest in reporting, potentially leading to drivers withholding information. Vehicle modification relevance also goes unchecked.

Concerns summary Limited DVLA mechanisms exist for medically reviewing elderly drivers with deteriorating health, and GPs face conflicts of interest in reporting, potentially leading to patients withholding crucial medical information to retain licenses.

Concerns summary Inadequate warning signage and obstructed visibility at a hazardous crossroads, combined with a failure to implement previously recommended safety improvements due to resource issues, created a significant risk.

Concerns summary Inadequate highway inspection practices failed to document carriageway deterioration, and a proposed new management procedure risks increasing deaths, particularly for cyclists, by raising the threshold for defect investigation and repair.

Concerns summary A dangerous, uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on a busy dual carriageway is obscured by a wall, located on a bend, and near a speed limit change, creating significant visibility and safety risks for pedestrians.

Concerns summary London's Cycle Super Highways and roads suffer from inadequate systems for determining and monitoring grip levels. Urgent research is needed on scientific grip value assessment and the adverse effects of adjacent areas with differing grip.

Concerns summary High-powered kit cars are sold without requiring specific driving courses, and their post-initial testing lacks rigor. Inexperienced drivers can operate these vehicles with a standard license, unlike the graduated system for motorcycles.

Concerns summary The pedestrian crossing at the junction is unsafe due to a lack of signals, audible/vibrating assistance, and an insufficient all-red light phase, posing significant risk.

Concerns summary A diseased tree, despite prior examination, had a hidden severe fungal decay that was missed due to inadequate inspection and misidentification of the condition, leading to an underestimation of its felling urgency.

Concerns summary A pothole exceeding the minimum depth for repair was present in the carriageway, contributing to a fatal accident.

Concerns summary The highway design lacked stopping restrictions at a dangerous location, despite a nearby safe parking area, creating an unacceptable risk for drivers encountering stationary vehicles at speed.

Concerns summary Pedestrians waiting in hatched road areas and vehicles passing in these zones create confusion and significant risk of road traffic incidents.