An area near Edinburgh has the most dangerous roads in the country, according to a new study.
New research by road safety technology providers Road Angel has revealed the 10 local authorities with the highest number of road casualties in Scotland. Gary Digva, founder of Road Angel has urged drivers to take care, and said: “With an average number of 130 deaths or serious injuries per 100,000 people across these top 10 regions, we’re urging motorists to stay safe on the roads and abide by the rules of the Highway Code.”
Find out if your area is on the list, with the 10 most dangerous places to drive in Scotland.
Find out if your area is on the list, with the 10 most dangerous places to drive in Scotland.
5. Angus
This area was ranked fifth in the list of most dangerous roads. It has a rate of 133.5 deaths or serious injuries per 100,000 motorists. Last year, a motorcyclist died after a crash on B961 in Angus. Photo: Google Maps
Perth and Kinross ranks sixth out of the most dangerous routes across Scotland, with a rate of 132 dangerous crashes per 100,000 people. Just last week, a motorist died following a fatal one-car crash on the B954 in Perth and Kinross. Photo: Google Maps
This area, with its rural and winding roads, is the seventh most dangerous place for drivers in Scotland, according to Road Angel. Dangerous collisions are fairly common in the Highlands, with a rate of 123.9 deaths or serious injuries per 100,000 drivers. Photo: Google Maps
This local authority also made the list of the most dangerous places to drive, ranking eighth with a rate of 120.7 dangerous conditions per 100,000 people. Last year, two pensioners died after a collision on the A7 in the Scottish Borders. Photo: Google Maps