New analysis finds the most dangerous places to drive in UK outside London
The most dangerous places to drive in the UK outside of London have been revealed.
Analysis of figures by the Department of Transport revealed Blackpool, famous for its Christmas lights and long sandy beaches, is the most dangerous area to drive. Between 2012 and 2021, there were, on average, 1,113 collisions per billion vehicle miles in the area. It found 2012 had the highest numbers, with 1,370 collisions per billion vehicle miles, and 2020 the lowest, with just 849 collisions per billion vehicle miles.
Hull (950) came in at a close second, followed by Luton (911), Brighton and Hove (903) and Southampton (855). When looking at all UK areas, the average number of collisions per billion vehicle miles is 550.
A spokesperson for said: “While many might have expected figures to be lower in 2020 and 2021 due to ongoing lockdowns and thus fewer cars on the road, in some areas, this isn’t even the case, with some areas even having their highest figures yet in that timeframe. The top ten contains areas from every corner of the country, which highlights how road safety should be paramount, no matter where you are in the UK.”
A study by insurance brokers OneSureInsurance analysed historical data from the Department for Transport Statistics to see which UK areas outside of London had the highest average collisions per billion vehicle miles over a ten-year period. Outside of London, Southend was the eighth most dangerous place to drive in the UK. According to their figures, there was an average of 811.34 collisions per billion vehicle miles between 2012 and 2021.
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Earlier this year figures showed Blackpool has the lowest life expectancy in the UK, according to official figures. The (ONS) says its citizens have the lowest life expectancy from birth of any local authority in England. Figures from 2018-2020 show Blackpool men live on average 74.1 years and women 79, both lower than national averages of 78.6 years for males and 82.6 years for females.
Concerningly, men in the least deprived areas of the seaside town can expect to live 13.2 years longer than men in the most deprived areas. In contrast, figures show between 2018 and 2020, the highest life expectancy is found in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where women live 87.86 years. For men it was highest in Westminster, at 84.74.
A report into the town’s mortality reads: “Blackpool faces major health challenges. The early 2000s saw a steady improvement in life expectancy, dropping in 2013-15 before levelling off until 2017-19. However, the gap between Blackpool and the rest of England and Wales continues to grow. Life expectancy fell for both males and females in 2018-20, a trend also reflected nationally as the country was impacted by Covid-19. Blackpool saw increased mortality as a result of Covid-19 from April 2020.”
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