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).

Response Status
Responded 399 No Response 5 Historic 82 Pending 3
AI Classification
Action Taken 32%
Action Planned 44%
Noted 14%
Disputed 10%
Based on 192 classified responses
Reports by Quarter
Clear
PFD Reports
340 results
Danielle Broadhead
All Responded
2021-0104 15 Apr 2021 West Yorkshire (Western)
Roads and Highways – Kirklees Council
Concerns summary The existing road layout and measures highlighting the kerb need review to ensure they meet safety regulations, particularly regarding the commencement of the kerb.
Lee Marsden
All Responded
2021-0084 26 Mar 2021 Manchester North
North West Motorway Police Group Highways England
Concerns summary A significant delay in activating motorway warning signals and communication failure between agencies, combined with the lack of an internal review, indicate a missed opportunity for learning.
Lesley Powell
All Responded
2021-0282 12 Mar 2021 City of Brighton and Hove
East Sussex County Council
Concerns summary Pedestrian safety on the A2100, Battle Hill, needs review following a fatal road traffic collision, highlighting concerns about highway safety for those crossing the road.
Yvonne Copland
All Responded
2021-0067 8 Mar 2021 Isle of Wight
Highways – Isle of Wight Council and Ri…
Concerns summary The road junction has a history of serious collisions due to poor visibility, deceptive road layout, and inadequate signage/safety measures, despite being a high-traffic route.
Zahid Ahmed
All Responded
2021-0062 3 Mar 2021 Bedfordshire and Luton
Highways England
Concerns summary The M1 'Managed Motorway' section lacks a hard shoulder, creating a significant risk of future deaths when vehicles experience mechanical defects and cannot pull into a safe place.
Andrew Biddlecombe
All Responded
2021-0053 25 Feb 2021 Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
Emsworth Surgery
Concerns summary The deceased was not advised about medical conditions impacting driving ability or the legal requirement to notify the DVLA, and the practice failed to inform the DVLA.
David Blinman
All Responded
2021-0054 24 Feb 2021 South Wales Central
DHL Supply Chain UKI
Concerns summary Deficient risk assessments failed to incorporate local knowledge, inadequately addressed vehicle blind spots during reversing, and did not mandate crucial mitigating measures like cameras or banksmen.
David Lewis
All Responded
2021-0173 19 Feb 2021 Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council
Concerns summary Drivers fail to notice a roundabout approached from a bend, indicating a need for further engineering solutions like rumble strips to provide additional warnings.
Alexandru Murgeanu and Jason Mercer
All Responded
2021-0013 19 Jan 2021 South Yorkshire West
Highways England Department for Transport
Concerns summary Smart motorways present foreseeable risks due to the absence of a hard shoulder and the inability to quickly identify stationary vehicles, necessitating better driver awareness and a wider public inquiry beyond inquest limitations.
Daniel Hughes
All Responded
2020-0295 22 Dec 2020 Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Highways England National Traffic Opera…
Concerns summary Road safety concerns at a blind bend include poor visibility for right turns from a driveway, inappropriate speed limits, and the absence of warning signs.
Holly Chevassut
All Responded
2020-0303 2 Dec 2020 Coventry and Warwickshire
GRS Recovery
Concerns summary Certain vehicle configurations, with low-height, protruding mirrors and guards, create a risk of serious injury or death to people overtaken by these vehicles.
Ibrahima Yahaia
All Responded
2020-0262 1 Dec 2020 Bedfordshire and Luton
Luton Borough Council
Concerns summary The Busway has significant design flaws with numerous accessible pedestrian entry points, insufficient warning signage, and a lack of physical barriers, leading to repeated severe incidents.
Daniel Waite
All Responded
2020-0241 16 Nov 2020 Mid Kent and Medway
Highways Department Kent County Council…
Concerns summary The A20 Ashford Road lacks parking restrictions and requirements for warning signage, allowing large vehicles to park unsafely and posing a significant risk to other road users.
Daniel Bancroft
All Responded
2020-0244 16 Nov 2020 Cumbria
Highways England Co. Ltd and Cumbria Co…
Concerns summary Dangerous road conditions on the A66 include a lack of pedestrian warnings, rapid acceleration onto an unlit section, poor lighting, and national speed limit signs placed too close to a roundabout.
William Turner
All Responded
2020-0209 15 Oct 2020 County Durham and Darlington
Department for Transport
Concerns summary Current DVLA regulations for driving licences following epileptic seizures may need review, as a driver potentially experiencing a seizure lawfully held a licence, leading to a fatal incident.
Brian Griffiths
All Responded
2020-0203 9 Oct 2020 Swansea and Neath Port Talbot
South Wales Police
Concerns summary An opportunity was missed to assess an elderly driver's fitness after a previous collision, highlighting the need for robust driver referral schemes to take unsafe drivers off the road.
Frazer Golden
All Responded
2020-0197 5 Oct 2020 County Durham and Darlington
Durham County Council
Concerns summary Confusing "SLOW" road markings on a 60mph road and a lack of warning signs or hazard lines on a bend with reduced visibility created a dangerous road environment.
Ellie Isaacs
All Responded
2020-0169 7 Sep 2020 East London
Havering Highways
Concerns summary Obstructed driver views, a Pelicon crossing located after a high-speed zone, and high non-compliance with traffic signals at the crossing create a dangerous environment for pedestrians.
Bartosz Kusiak
All Responded
2020-0139 10 Jul 2020 County Durham and Darlington
Durham County Council
Concerns summary An unlit dual carriageway with a national speed limit, lacking a footpath, is extremely unsafe for pedestrians. Visibility for drivers was inadequate, making emergency stops impossible within the available range.
Mitica Ladunca
All Responded
2020-0125 9 Jun 2020 Surrey
Surrey County Council
Concerns summary A lack of adequate signage warning A322 drivers about a pedestrian crossing point creates a safety hazard for those traversing both carriageways.
Russell Curwen
All Responded
2023-0122 24 Apr 2020 Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen
Department for Transport
Concerns summary The legal framework for "blood bike" volunteers' use of emergency vehicle exemptions (blue lights, speed limits) for routine courier services appears unclear, potentially leading to unsafe practices or misapplication of regulations.
Millie Taylor-Noonan
All Responded
2020-0097 15 Apr 2020 Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council Highways De…
Concerns summary Inadequate pedestrian safety measures near a school crossing, including a lack of lighting, railings, dedicated crossings, crossing patrols, or temporary speed limits, creates a high-risk environment for students.
Dudley Howe
All Responded
2020-0079 25 Mar 2020 Norfolk
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Concerns summary HGV training lacks mandatory instruction on Class VI mirror use, which covers blind spots, and not all drivers are required to undertake vulnerable road user awareness courses, increasing collision risks.
Sonny Parmar
All Responded
2020-0075 24 Mar 2020 London (North)
Barnet Council
Concerns summary There is no speed limit on the road adjacent to the school, failing to slow traffic during critical times when children are arriving and leaving the school.
Liam Clark
All Responded
2020-0030 18 Feb 2020 Staffordshire South
Commissioner for Highways
Concerns summary A fatal road collision involving an agricultural vehicle with a protruding boom highlights the need for a review of road layout, signage, and safety improvements at the A5 junction.