The Isles of Scilly is one of the most dangerous places to drive in the UK. (Image: Getty)
New research has revealed the to drive in outside London, with one shocking place on the list.
The study, conducted by , analysed Department for Transport data from 2018 to 2023, identifying the regions with the highest average number of collisions per billion vehicle miles.
, famed for its lively promenade and seaside attractions, topped the list with 976 collisions per billion vehicle miles. The area’s most hazardous year was 2021, recording 1,090 collisions per billion vehicle miles.
, commonly known as Hull, ranked second, averaging 943 collisions per billion vehicle miles. 2018 emerged as its riskiest year, with 1,051 collisions.
But shockingly, in third place is the Isles of Scilly.
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Blackpool topped the list with 976 collisions per billion vehicle miles. (Image: Getty)
The cluster of breathtakingly beautiful islands in the South West—saw an average of 936 collisions per billion vehicle miles.
Despite their idyllic and peaceful setting, 2023 marked a sharp rise, with 2,199 collisions per billion vehicle miles recorded.
Luton ranked fourth, with 856 collisions per billion vehicle miles, followed by Brighton and Hove in fifth, at 851 collisions per billion vehicle miles. Both areas saw their most dangerous years in 2018 and 2021, respectively.
The full top ten list includes:
- 6th: Southampton (781 collisions)
- 7th: Reading (748 collisions)
- 8th: Blackburn with Darwen (734 collisions)
- 9th: Nottingham (722 collisions)
- 10th: Liverpool (678 collisions)
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UK areas recorded 335 collisions per billion vehicle miles during the study period.
Moray, in Scotland, emerged as the safest area to drive, with just 82 collisions per billion vehicle miles recorded.
Commenting on the findings, M.E. Wijnmalen, CEO of Tollwayr, said: “These results highlight significant regional disparities in road safety.
“While areas like the Isles of Scilly are renowned for their natural beauty, these statistics remind us that even serene locations can pose unique driving challenges.
“With winter on the horizon, drivers must exercise extra caution to ensure their safety.”