Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Concerns summary The absence of warning signs on a road stretch with a high incidence of accidents due to slippery conditions poses an ongoing risk to drivers.

Concerns summary An illuminated advertising board and overhanging tree canopies dangerously obstructed visibility for both pedestrians and drivers. Reduced tree lopping in the area was also a concern.

Concerns summary The parameters for Supplementary Restraint System (airbag) deployment may be inadequate, failing to activate airbags in collisions where impact is absorbed by the crumple zone away from sensors, resulting in severe injury or death.

Concerns summary Inadequate information sharing, inaccurate incident location, and deficient risk assessments for highway hazards (including flooding and tree growth impacting lighting) contributed to ongoing road safety concerns.

Concerns summary Severely restricted visibility at a road junction, caused by a fence and trees, makes safe exiting impossible for normal drivers, indicating a critical design flaw.

Concerns summary Insufficient consideration of increasing cyclist numbers on highways leads to inadequate defect categorisation, prioritising cycle lanes over highways where many cyclists also face significant risks.

Concerns summary The junction's design creates a significant "blind spot" for turning drivers, severely limiting their view of pedestrians, raising safety concerns during crossings.

Concerns summary The absence of rumble strips on double white lines at a merging carriageway increases the risk of vehicles inadvertently straying into oncoming traffic, particularly where visibility is inhibited.

Concerns summary A junction's poor state of repair and lack of clear pavement/roadway boundaries encourage pedestrians to cross unsafely and drivers to cut corners, posing significant collision risks.

Concerns summary The road's narrow, unlit, and unkerbed characteristics, bordered by hedgerows, make the 70 mph speed limit unsafe, with experts stating speeds above 50 mph pose significant risks.

Concerns summary Poor design of the school service road and bus bay, coupled with insufficient staff supervision, created a highly dangerous situation for children crossing the road, stemming from a lack of accountability in the school's construction.

Concerns summary Multiple collisions at a junction highlight the need for a reduced speed limit on the A36, improved road signage, and better carriageway markings to enhance driver safety.

Concerns summary The junction's design is inherently dangerous, allowing left-turning vehicles to cross straight-ahead traffic and lacking clear road signage to warn users of potential conflict, especially for cyclists.

Concerns summary The Cycle Superhighway's road surface has reduced grip, creating a significant hazard that increases the likelihood of road users losing control, especially cyclists at junctions. An urgent review and replacement is needed.

Concerns summary Inadequate warning signage on the approach to the corner significantly contributed to the accident risk.

Concerns summary The road layout at the junction was unsafe, with obstructed views of oncoming traffic and an inadequate central reservation, increasing the risk of collisions.

Concerns summary A 'Drive Clean System' in the vehicle, which encourages smooth driving, may have discouraged the driver from making necessary evasive steering movements, potentially contributing to the fatality. The system's influence on driver response requires review.

Concerns summary A lack of dedicated cycle lanes on a busy road, coupled with an obstructed footpath and a hazardous kerb dip, created an unsafe environment for cyclists.

Concerns summary The junction has an extremely restricted view of traffic due to its layout and a solid wall. Furthermore, signage is limited and confusing, with speed limit signs visible too early.

Concerns summary Dangerous road conditions near a park entrance are created by the absence of a pedestrian crossing, vehicles obscuring views, and the speed limit, posing significant risks to pedestrians, especially children.

Concerns summary A lack of clear clinical guidance on when to reintroduce Warfarin after a head injury risks either premature commencement leading to bleeding, or delayed commencement causing stroke.

Concerns summary Persistent standing water and water flow across a specific carriageway section contributed to numerous past collisions, posing an ongoing danger to road users, especially during heavy rain.

Concerns summary The junction design is "challenging" and dangerous, evidenced by a history of fatal collisions and observed "near misses." There were also significant delays for HGVs attempting to turn safely.

Concerns summary Despite a history of multiple accidents and impending junction improvements, the maximum speed limit for vehicles approaching the hazardous junction was not reviewed, maintaining a safety risk.

Concerns summary Motorcycles frequently use residential pathways at excessive speeds, posing a significant and constant risk of death to pedestrians, especially children and vulnerable individuals.