Road (Highways Safety) related deaths

Concerns summary The absence of a pedestrian crossing on the A12 near a fatal collision site, coupled with delays in implementing a traffic management order and building a new crossing, poses ongoing risks.

Concerns summary Poor street lighting at a wide, busy junction in a residential area created inadequate illumination for all road users, increasing collision risks for pedestrians and vehicles.

Concerns summary A specific section of the A690 has a high incidence of collisions, including two fatal incidents at the same location, necessitating a review of safety restrictions and drainage.

Concerns summary Guidelines for declaring death on scene (ROLE) need urgent clarification, especially regarding assumptions about imminence or difficulty of extraction. Ambulance crews also lacked awareness of fire service capabilities for vehicle lifting, hindering decision-making.

Concerns summary The public may misunderstand police emergency vehicle speed limits. Additionally, a lack of visual indicators led officers to mistakenly believe sirens were active, highlighting a safety flaw.

Concerns summary The filter lane and junction design fails to prevent drivers from incorrectly turning onto the wrong side of bollards, posing a road safety risk.

Concerns summary A dark section of the A693, serving as an unofficial pedestrian crossing point with a 60mph speed limit and no street lighting, creates a critical hazard where vehicle stopping distances exceed driver visibility.

Concerns summary A dashboard tray creates a dangerous blind spot in moving vehicles, yet there are no warnings on the product, nor general advisories to manufacturers or users, about this safety hazard.

Concerns summary The lack of lighting on a section of the motorway is an ongoing risk, having contributed to collisions, and its safety implications were not reassessed during the 'smart motorway' conversion.

Concerns summary Lack of signage and relatively easy access points allow pedestrians to inadvertently stray onto the A40 near Gibraltar tunnels, posing a risk of future collisions.

Concerns summary The A34 bypass at Melrose Way Bend is dangerous due to the absence of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking in dark conditions and posing a risk to lives.

Concerns summary The A34 bypass (Melrose Way Bend) is dangerous due to the lack of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking on a dark stretch of road.

Concerns summary The A34 bypass (Melrose Way Bend) is dangerous due to the lack of a continuous white line, allowing unsafe overtaking on a dark stretch of road.

Concerns summary Ford's vehicle design should include fault code provision for engine shutdowns caused by the DMF protection system, and the manufacturer has yet to conduct a forensic examination to identify relevant faults.

Concerns summary Motorway management lacks automatic detection for stationary vehicles in live lanes, compounded by long gaps in emergency refuge areas and confusing signage on dynamic hard shoulders, increasing the risk of fatal collisions.

Concerns summary There are continuing concerns regarding the high volume and speed of traffic on the B5017, particularly at junctions, warranting a further review to improve road safety.

Concerns summary West Sussex County Council's drain clearance risk assessment was inadequate, failing to account for specific blockages and lacking regular review or warning signs for known flood risks, despite available data and increased storm severity.

Concerns summary The HGV lacked warning devices, its driver was untrained to report hazards, and ineffective rear hazard lights made the stranded vehicle dangerously inconspicuous, increasing collision risk.

Concerns summary A busy junction and pedestrian crossing is dangerously designed, allowing no margin for error for either pedestrians or drivers, and has led to multiple similar deaths.

Concerns summary Dangerous road junctions and mini-roundabouts have a history of serious collisions, with ongoing safety concerns repeatedly raised by local residents and campaigners.

Concerns summary The absence of a footpath and street lighting near a hotel entrance on a main road forces pedestrians to cross in darkness with poor visibility, creating a significant risk of collision.

Concerns summary The lack of a footpath, street lighting, and poor visibility on the A329 near a hotel forces pedestrians to cross a dangerous, unlit road.

Concerns summary Insufficient road safety features, including inadequate chevrons, faded road markings, and lack of vehicle-activated warning signs, contribute to a dangerous sharp bend.

Concerns summary Dangerous car cruising on public roads in Trafford Park presents an unaddressed public safety risk. Ineffective multi-agency efforts and a lack of a region-wide approach mean the problem is merely displaced rather than resolved.

Concerns summary A lack of road markings at junctions and permitted parking obstructing sightlines created dangerous driving conditions, leading to confusion about right of way and reduced visibility.