Britain’s car crash capital mapped with over 1,000 collisions in last year alone – do you live in a danger zone?

A MAP reveals where to find Britain’s collision accident hotspots – with over 1,000 collisions taking place in Britain’s car crash capital last year.

New data from experts at claims.co.uk shows that Leeds tops the list, with an average of 1,108 incidents per year – with an annual increase of 71 collisions since 2019.

Along with Leeds, which has multiple motorway links such as the M1, M62 and A1(M), other high-risk category cities include Birmingham and Bradford.

The study also shows that cities such as Doncaster and parts of London have also been highlighted as danger zones in previous reports.

Significant regional differences in road collision trends across the UK have also been highlighted.

The findings in general have suggested that Yorkshire and the Humber is experiencing sharp increases in collisions.

Indeed, Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Kirklees stand out as particularly problematic.

In contrast, areas like Nottingham and several London boroughs, including Westminster, Barnet and Ealing, have successfully reduced collision rates.

In fact, Nottingham leads with a significant annual decrease of 53.9 collisions – perhaps demonstrating that targeted safety measures and initiatives can effectively improve road conditions.

To that end, drivers in regions found to have higher collision rates may want to exercise extra caution and also ensure their car insurance is up to date – given the increased likelihood of accidents.

A spokesperson at claims.co.uk said: “These figures highlight the parts of the country where drivers really need to stay alert and make sure their insurance cover is up to date.

“The sharp increases in collision rates in cities such as Leeds, Wakefield and Bradford are several times higher than the national average – a trend that creates serious challenges for local authorities and raises risks for motorists.

“At the same time, the data shows that improvements are achievable.

“Places like Nottingham and a number of London boroughs have managed to bring collision numbers down, proving that with the right measures, significant progress can be made.

“What stands out most is the strength of the regional patterns emerging here – and those patterns are too clear to overlook.

“While many major urban areas are making progress in reducing collision rates, the concerning rises in Yorkshire suggest localised factors that need urgent attention.

“Drivers in these high-risk areas may want to review their insurance policies to ensure they have adequate protection.”