Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

PFD Category

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

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

Responded 399 No Response 5 Historic 82 Pending 3

Action Taken 32%

Action Planned 44%

Noted 14%

Disputed 10%

Based on 192 classified responses

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Marcus Szigetvari

2014-0503 14 Nov 2014 Powys, Bridgend & Glamorgan Valleys

Rhondda Cyon Taff Highways Department

Concerns summary The busy road during rush hour presented a high risk of drivers misjudging motorcycle headlights for distant cars, especially in poor conditions, contributing to a history of multiple collisions and fatalities.

Lorraine Sheridan

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0496 12 Nov 2014 Black Country

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Concerns summary Lack of adequate pedestrian signalisation at a specific road location, specifically an audible phase indication, has contributed to multiple collisions.

Alan Evans

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0472 29 Oct 2014 Powys, Bridgend & Glamorgan Valleys

Powys Highways Department

Concerns summary The road layout with obscured views and permitted overtaking, combined with protruding "old style cats eyes," creates a significant highway safety risk requiring double white lines and slim-line catseye replacement.

Roger de Klerk

2014-0448 16 Oct 2014 London (South)

London Borough of Croydon

Concerns summary Poorly designed bicycle lanes and confusing signage at a junction create significant dangers for cyclists due to tramlines, forcing unsafe crossing angles and conflicts with pedestrians.

Tracey Rooke

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0435 9 Oct 2014 Wiltshire & Swindon

Wiltshire Council

Concerns summary Identified road signage issues, including location and condition, were not addressed by the Highways Authority, which delayed action until a Coroner's report was issued, despite earlier recommendations.

Victoria Rhodes

2014-0422 30 Sep 2014 Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Council

Concerns summary High speed limits on grid roads in Milton Keynes where pedestrians have access, necessitating a review of the existing speed limits for safety.

Jake Johnson

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0417 24 Sep 2014 Cheshire

Highways Agency

Concerns summary Unrestricted public access to a motorway due to open steps and damaged boundary fencing, compounded by a lack of warning signs, especially near a children's play area.

Jerome Gonnet

Partially Responded

2014-0415 22 Sep 2014 Teesside

Cleveland Police Roads Policing Unit A-One+

Concerns summary Unclear and insufficient signage for a 'no entry' slip road, with temporary warnings frequently being ineffective, leading to repeated instances of drivers entering incorrectly.

Richard Barker, Ryan Bramwell and Robert Graham

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0462 3 Sep 2014 Manchester (South)

Department for Transport

Concerns summary Road safety was compromised by vehicles having 'better' tyres on the front, which contributed to aquaplaning. Additionally, police officers were unaware of their statutory power to close roads for safety reasons.

Joanna Greensmith

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0380 21 Aug 2014 Gwent

South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Concerns summary Road safety was compromised by a failure to treat the surface according to adverse weather plans and by the Route Steward not reporting hazardous running water across the carriageway.

Olegs Sulaimonovs

Partially Responded

2014-0375 14 Aug 2014 Staffordshire (South)

Staffordshire Police Staffordshire County Council Billington Farm

Concerns summary Road safety was severely compromised by a lack of footpaths, suitable lighting, and speed restrictions in a populated area. Additionally, there was inadequate information and encouragement for reflective clothing among the migrant population.

Lee Friend

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0372 6 Aug 2014

Surrey Police Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc Reigate and Banstead Council +1 more

Concerns summary Insufficient visibility for temporary traffic lights and absent guidance for placement near blind bends created road safety risks, compounded by a lack of clear police protocol for reporting such hazards.

Charles Pierson

2014-0336-wp24401 6 Aug 2014 South Leicestershire

General Optical Council

Kenneth Paul

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0338 23 Jul 2014 South Lincolnshire

Department for Transport

Concerns summary The delivery vehicle involved in the collision lacked an automatic audible reverse warning device. There is no legislative requirement for such safety features on light commercial vehicles, creating an unnecessary risk.

Michael Warren

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0330 17 Jul 2014 Berkshire

Bracknell Forest Borough Council Chartered Institute of Highways and Tra…

Concerns summary Highway Inspectors received inadequate training and guidance for identifying road hazards, particularly from trees, and conducted superficial "drive-by" inspections, increasing risk to road users.

Ming Cheung

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0332-wp24368 15 Jul 2014 Coventry

Concerns summary An unofficial pedestrian crossing point, used by many, had an obscured view due to a large sign, contributing to the incident and near-misses.

Stuart Long

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0320 11 Jul 2014 Cornwall

Cornwall Council

Concerns summary Confusion regarding appropriate responses to anti-social behavior in intoxicated, mentally unwell individuals led to a failure to take Mr. Long to a place of safety, exposing him to significant danger.

Georgina Taylor

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0328 9 Jul 2014 Manchester (North)

Highways Agency Department for Transport

Concerns summary Outdated design standards meant that developing soft estate, specifically trees within 4.5m of the carriageway, lacked required vehicle restraint protection or removal, posing a highway safety risk.

Muriel Naylor

Partially Responded

2014-0329 8 Jul 2014 Manchester (North)

Department for Transport Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Backhouse Jones +1 more

Concerns summary Despite priority seating, the lack of a mandatory screen barrier in front of the seat in the Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 bus design may have contributed to passenger injury.

Beryl Brinkman

2014-0314 2 Jul 2014 Manchester (North)

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Concerns summary Poorly located parking near a junction severely reduces driver visibility, creating a serious risk of harm or death for road users and pedestrians.

M5 (Seven)

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0654 19 Jun 2014 Somerset (West)

Directorate for Business Innovation and… Department for Transport Health and Safety Executive

Concerns summary A firework display adjacent to the M5 caused greatly reduced visibility and a fatal multi-vehicle collision, highlighting a lack of preventative measures for such events.

Arnold Soulsby

2014-0241 28 May 2014 Black Country

Department for Transport

Concerns summary Current regulations do not mandate retrospective fitting of forward mirrors on lorries, leaving many vehicles without a crucial safety feature and increasing the risk of similar road deaths.

Stephen Owens

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0222 19 May 2014 Powys, Bridgend & Glamorgan Valleys

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Concerns summary Unilluminated and obscured street lamps caused dangerously poor road illumination, likely impairing the driver's ability to see the deceased on the carriageway.

William Piercy

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0231 16 May 2014 Kingston upon Hull & the East Riding of Yorkshire

Royal Society for the Prevention of Acc…

Concerns summary A disengaged seatbelt left a passenger unrestrained, leading to fatal injury; a seat belt alarm would have alerted carers to this safety risk.

Arthur Shaw

Historic (No Identified Response)

2014-0593 14 May 2014 Portsmouth and South East Hampshire

Department for Transport

Concerns summary The process for renewing driving licenses for individuals over 70 lacks specific assessment of mental fitness, relying only on sight and hearing tests, despite potential cognitive impairment like dementia.