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).
PFD Reports
499 resultsSarah Lewis
All Responded
2021-0251
20 Jul 2021
County of Dorset
Department for Transport
Concerns summary
The absence of mandatory rear cameras on Large Goods Vehicles creates critical blind spots, contributing to collisions with pedestrians during reversing manoeuvres.
Suzanne Regan
Partially Responded
2021-0247
16 Jul 2021
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot
South Wales Trunk Road Agent
Welsh Government
Concerns summary
The failure to replace old-style road barriers with modern, safer alternatives creates an ongoing risk of further deaths and serious injuries.
David Ormesher
All Responded
2021-0192
4 Jun 2021
City of Brighton and Hove
National Police Chiefs’ Council
Sussex Police
Concerns summary
Police protocols regarding the constant use of in-car radios and timely siren deployment were not followed, raising concerns about emergency response safety.
Pathushan Sutharsan
All Responded
2021-0193
4 Jun 2021
West Sussex
West Sussex County Council
Concerns summary
A road junction on the Downs Link remains hazardous for cyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians, lacking safe crossing infrastructure, such as a Pegasus crossing or bridge, and suffering from poor sight lines.
Christopher Taylor
Historic (No Identified Response)
2021-0175
25 May 2021
Lincolnshire
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Concerns summary
An improperly placed, non-functional flat screen monitor in a crop sprayer cab created a dangerous blind spot, obstructing the driver's view of a cyclist.
Ryan Taylor
All Responded
2021-0176
25 May 2021
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Cornwall Council and CORMAC
Concerns summary
Converging surface water on the A390, exacerbated by heavy rainfall, creates a significant aquaplaning risk. Feasible drainage improvements have not yet been implemented despite a previous incident.
Wilfred Breakell
All Responded
2021-0165
20 May 2021
County of Dorset
BCP Council
Concerns summary
A lack of safety barriers between the highway and a storm drain at a road exit poses a significant risk of cyclists and vehicles falling into it.
Lynne Lawrence
All Responded
2021-0158
17 May 2021
Gwent
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Concerns summary
An uneven pedestrian pavement creates a future fall risk, particularly for elderly individuals with reduced mobility.
Steven Oscroft
All Responded
2021-0162
12 May 2021
Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Paul Wainwright Construction Services L…
Concerns summary
Unsafe industry practice of 'mounding' tipper lorry loads above side height, combined with inadequate sheeting systems that fail to cover the load, increases the risk of materials falling from vehicles.
Caitlin Swan
All Responded
2021-0121
27 Apr 2021
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
CORMAC – Cornwall Council – Highways De…
Concerns summary
A concealed road junction on a downhill stretch lacks warning signs, posing a significant hazard to drivers unfamiliar with the acute turn and stationary vehicles.
Roy Evans
All Responded
2021-0112
16 Apr 2021
County of Ceredigion
Ceredigion County Council and Bucher Mu…
Concerns summary
A vehicle should have been taken out of service due to multiple safety defects, including worn tyres and a fractured arm pivot, but remained in use after an inspection.
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
Highways England and North West Motorwa…
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.