Burley in Wharfedale road traffic accidents
Burley in Wharfedale recorded 97 collisions in the STATS19 data between 1999 and 2024, involving 122 casualties. Of these collisions, 1 was fatal and 18 were serious. Recorded collisions in 2024 were unchanged on 2023.
Severity Breakdown
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 18
- Casualties
- 122
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 18
- Casualties
- 122
Collisions by Year
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Accidents in Burley in Wharfedale
Road collision statistics for Burley in Wharfedale
Collisions recorded
97
Police-reported road traffic collisions captured in the STATS19 data.
People injured or killed
122
Casualties recorded across every collision in this area.
Fatal collisions
1
Collisions in which at least one person died.
Serious collisions
18
19.6% of collisions here ended in a death or serious injury.
Severity of collisions
What the data shows in Burley in Wharfedale
Collisions in Burley in Wharfedale are most frequently recorded on a Wednesday (18.6% of the total), with 19.6% happening in darkness rather than daylight. The most common posted speed limit at the scene is 30 mph.
76.3% of recorded collisions in Burley in Wharfedale happen on a single carriageway. Around 20.6% were recorded in adverse weather such as rain, snow or fog.
The collisions in Burley in Wharfedale have produced 122 casualties. Pedestrians account for 17.2% of those casualties, a marker of the risk to people on foot here.
Collisions by day of the week
Collisions by day of the week: Sunday 10 collisions, Monday 16 collisions, Tuesday 16 collisions, Wednesday 18 collisions, Thursday 12 collisions, Friday 13 collisions, Saturday 12 collisions.
Light conditions
Light conditions: Daylight 78 collisions, Darkness 19 collisions.
Road type
Road type: Single carriageway 74 collisions, Roundabout 16 collisions, Dual carriageway 6 collisions, One way street 1 collisions.
Speed limit at the scene
Speed limit at the scene: 20 mph 4 collisions, 30 mph 59 collisions, 40 mph 20 collisions, 50 mph 1 collisions, 60 mph 9 collisions, 70 mph 4 collisions.
Weather at the time
Weather at the time: Fine no high winds 76 collisions, Raining no high winds 15 collisions, Raining + high winds 3 collisions, Other 2 collisions, Fine + high winds 1 collisions.
Who was hurt
Who was hurt: Driver or rider 78 casualties, Passenger 23 casualties, Pedestrian 21 casualties.
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Recent Accidents
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SlightAccident 2006130264606
SlightAccident 2006130060506
SlightAccident 2005131093205
SlightAccident 2005130701105
SlightAccident 2005130706905
SlightAccident 2004131085804
SlightAccident 2004130782704
SeriousAccident 2003131402803
SeriousAccident 2003131288003
SlightAccident 2003130968303
SlightAccident 2003130877803
SeriousAccident 2003130859203
SeriousAccident 2003130582903
SlightAccident 2003130278703
SlightAccident 2003130196803
SlightAccident 2002131277802
SlightAccident 2002131256702
SlightAccident 2002130999802
SeriousAccident 2002130487402
SlightFrequently asked questions about road accidents in Burley in Wharfedale
How many road accidents have there been in Burley in Wharfedale?
97 collisions have been recorded in Burley in Wharfedale in the STATS19 road safety data between 1999 and 2024, involving 122 casualties.
How many of the collisions in Burley in Wharfedale were serious or fatal?
1 were fatal and 18 were serious — 19.6% of all recorded collisions in Burley in Wharfedale resulted in a death or serious injury.
When do most road accidents happen in Burley in Wharfedale?
Wednesday is the most common day for collisions in Burley in Wharfedale, accounting for 18.6% of them, and 19.6% of all collisions here happen in darkness.
What kind of roads do collisions in Burley in Wharfedale happen on?
76.3% of collisions in Burley in Wharfedale are recorded on a single carriageway, most often where the limit is 30 mph.
Are pedestrians often hurt in collisions in Burley in Wharfedale?
Pedestrians make up 17.2% of the 122 casualties recorded in Burley in Wharfedale.
Is road safety in Burley in Wharfedale getting better or worse?
Recorded collisions in Burley in Wharfedale were broadly unchanged in 2024 compared with 2023.
Where does the road accident data for Burley in Wharfedale come from?
It comes from STATS19, the official record of personal-injury road collisions reported to the police and published by the Department for Transport. The figures for Burley in Wharfedale cover 1999 to 2024.