Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B780 in North Ayrshire, 29 Dec 2009, 18:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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North Ayrshire road accidents in 2009: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 224 road traffic collisions in North Ayrshire in 2009, and 310 people were killed or injured in them. Of those collisions, 4 were fatal and 49 were serious.
Collisions were down 10% on 2008 (248), and casualties rose from 303.
Across all years from 1979 to 2025, police recorded 14,454 collisions in North Ayrshire.
- Collisions in 2009
- 224
- Down 10% on 2008
- Casualties in 2009
- 310
- Up 2% on 2008
- Fatal collisions
- 4
- 1.8% of collisions
- Serious collisions
- 49
- 22% of collisions
Crash severity in North Ayrshire in 2009
1.8% of collisions in North Ayrshire in 2009 were fatal and 22% serious, against 2.4% and 27% in North Ayrshire from 1979 to 2025.
Collisions by worst injury
- Fatal41.8%
- Serious4922%
- Slight17176%
People hurt, by injury
- Fatal41.3%
- Serious6120%
- Slight24579%
North Ayrshire road accidents by year
Collisions and casualties in North Ayrshire, 1979 to 2025
Collisions peaked at 529 in 1980. 2009 is highlighted, with 224, down 10% on 2008.
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2009
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | 116 |
| 2024 | 87 | 107 |
| 2023 | 98 | 133 |
| 2022 | 95 | 121 |
| 2021 | 92 | 127 |
| 2020 | 93 | 109 |
| 2019 | 127 | 167 |
| 2018 | 146 | 191 |
| 2017 | 164 | 219 |
| 2016 | 186 | 249 |
| 2015 | 190 | 259 |
| 2014 | 180 | 244 |
| 2013 | 191 | 240 |
| 2012 | 205 | 259 |
| 2011 | 229 | 280 |
| 2010 | 177 | 230 |
| 2009 | 224 | 310 |
| 2008 | 248 | 303 |
| 2007 | 265 | 359 |
| 2006 | 279 | 365 |
| 2005 | 305 | 408 |
| 2004 | 351 | 490 |
| 2003 | 319 | 439 |
| 2002 | 330 | 423 |
| 2001 | 323 | 462 |
| 2000 | 329 | 443 |
| 1999 | 358 | 487 |
| 1998 | 361 | 519 |
| 1997 | 385 | 569 |
| 1996 | 357 | 515 |
| 1995 | 419 | 580 |
| 1994 | 376 | 518 |
| 1993 | 399 | 569 |
| 1992 | 436 | 648 |
| 1991 | 424 | 589 |
| 1990 | 455 | 637 |
| 1989 | 501 | 690 |
| 1988 | 458 | 639 |
| 1987 | 438 | 589 |
| 1986 | 408 | 535 |
| 1985 | 477 | 619 |
| 1984 | 449 | 616 |
| 1983 | 464 | 605 |
| 1982 | 477 | 680 |
| 1981 | 457 | 630 |
| 1980 | 529 | 718 |
| 1979 | 513 | 685 |
When and where crashes happen in North Ayrshire in 2009
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday26 (12%)
- Tuesday29 (13%)
- Wednesday38 (17%)
- Thursday34 (15%)
- Friday37 (17%)
- Saturday36 (16%)
- Sunday24 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- 00:00 to 02:598 (3.6%)
- 03:00 to 05:599 (4%)
- 06:00 to 08:5932 (14%)
- 09:00 to 11:5931 (14%)
- 12:00 to 14:5945 (20%)
- 15:00 to 17:5950 (22%)
- 18:00 to 20:5934 (15%)
- 21:00 to 23:5915 (6.7%)
Collisions by month
- January13 (5.8%)
- February21 (9.4%)
- March37 (17%)
- April14 (6.3%)
- May14 (6.3%)
- June13 (5.8%)
- July19 (8.5%)
- August22 (9.8%)
- September18 (8%)
- October15 (6.7%)
- November24 (11%)
- December14 (6.3%)
Light conditions
- Daylight164 (73%)
- Dark, street lights lit35 (16%)
- Dark, no street lighting25 (11%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds161 (72%)
- Raining, no high winds38 (17%)
- Raining with high winds9 (4%)
- Fine with high winds4 (1.8%)
- Snowing with high winds2 (0.9%)
- Snowing, no high winds2 (0.9%)
- Other5 (2.2%)
- Not recorded3 (1.3%)
Road surface
- Dry110 (49%)
- Wet or damp101 (45%)
- Frost or ice9 (4%)
- Snow4 (1.8%)
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph1 (0.4%)
- 30 mph116 (52%)
- 40 mph9 (4%)
- 50 mph7 (3.1%)
- 60 mph84 (38%)
- 70 mph7 (3.1%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway186 (83%)
- Roundabout18 (8%)
- Dual carriageway16 (7.1%)
- One way street or slip road2 (0.9%)
- Not recorded2 (0.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Who was hurt in road crashes in North Ayrshire in 2009
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant197 (64%)
- Pedestrian46 (15%)
- Motorcyclist23 (7.4%)
- Cyclist13 (4.2%)
- Bus or coach occupant11 (3.5%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant9 (2.9%)
- Minibus occupant5 (1.6%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)2 (0.6%)
- Van occupant2 (0.6%)
- Agricultural vehicle occupant1 (0.3%)
- Other1 (0.3%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 511 (3.5%)
- 6 to 1011 (3.5%)
- 11 to 1522 (7.1%)
- 16 to 2062 (20%)
- 21 to 2531 (10%)
- 26 to 3544 (14%)
- 36 to 4548 (15%)
- 46 to 5535 (11%)
- 56 to 6524 (7.7%)
- 66 to 7514 (4.5%)
- Over 758 (2.6%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider172 (55%)
- Passenger92 (30%)
- Pedestrian46 (15%)
Vehicles involved
- Car278 (77%)
- Motorcycle23 (6.4%)
- Pedal cycle13 (3.6%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes13 (3.6%)
- Bus or coach9 (2.5%)
- Other vehicle7 (1.9%)
- Taxi or private hire car6 (1.7%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes5 (1.4%)
- Minibus4 (1.1%)
- Agricultural vehicle1 (0.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Crash map for North Ayrshire in 2009
Map of the last 24 crashes of 2009 and the 10 busiest accident hotspots in North Ayrshire
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 24 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
Accident hotspots (10)
How North Ayrshire ranked among 351 areas in 2009
Of the 351 areas in England, Scotland and Wales, North Ayrshire had fewer road collisions than 291 of them in 2009.
- Collisions
- 292nd
- of 351 areas, highest first
- Casualties
- 292nd
- of 351 areas, highest first
- Fatal collisions
- 178th
- of 351 areas, highest first
- Serious collisions
- 170th
- highest of 351 areas
Accident hotspots in North Ayrshire in 2009
Garnock Valley, North Ayrshire, KA15 1BB area and North Coast, North Ayrshire, KA30 9AF area were among the busiest accident hotspots in North Ayrshire in 2009, with 13 collisions each.
- Garnock Valley, North Ayrshire, KA15 1BB area17 casualties, 1 fatal collision13 collisions
- North Coast, North Ayrshire, KA30 9AF area24 casualties, 2 serious collisions13 collisions
- Irvine South, North Ayrshire, KA11 4ER area11 casualties, 1 fatal and 4 serious collisions10 collisions
- Irvine South, North Ayrshire, KA11 4HP area10 casualties, none fatal or serious10 collisions
- Saltcoats and Stevenston, North Ayrshire, KA20 3BD area8 casualties, 2 serious collisions8 collisions
- Saltcoats and Stevenston, North Ayrshire, KA21 5LP area7 casualties, none fatal or serious7 collisions
- Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, KA22 7DF area7 casualties, 1 serious collision5 collisions
- Garnock Valley, North Ayrshire, KA24 4AA area5 casualties, none fatal or serious5 collisions
- Irvine East, North Ayrshire, KA11 1BG area7 casualties, 1 serious collision5 collisions
- Irvine West, North Ayrshire, KA12 8AN area14 casualties, 2 serious collisions5 collisions
Roads in North Ayrshire with the most crashes in 2009
The A78 had the most collisions in North Ayrshire in 2009: 36, including 1 fatal and 5 serious.
| Rank | Road | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | A78 | 36 | 47 | 1 | 5 |
| 2nd | A737 | 28 | 43 | 1 | 5 |
| 3rd | A736 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 5 |
| 4th | B780 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
| 5th | A760 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 6th | B714 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 7th | A738 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 8th | B7081 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 9th | B777 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 10th | A841 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 11th | B7080 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 12th | B778 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 13th | A71 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 14th | B706 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 15th | B769 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 16th | B781 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 17th | B7049 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18th | B737 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19th | B764 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 20th | B779 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Towns in North Ayrshire: crashes in 2009
Irvine had the most collisions of any town in North Ayrshire in 2009: 24.
Postcode districts in North Ayrshire: crashes in 2009
KA11 had the most collisions of any postcode district in North Ayrshire in 2009: 33.
Latest crashes in North Ayrshire in 2009
Of the last 24 crashes in North Ayrshire in 2009, 1 was fatal and 3 were serious. The last was on 29 December 2009.
Severity
- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B880 in North Ayrshire, 22 Dec 2009, 15:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Saxo crash on the A760 in North Ayrshire, 20 Dec 2009, 18:42
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A760 in North Ayrshire, 20 Dec 2009, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A736 in North Ayrshire, 18 Dec 2009, 17:15
- 2 cars
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 17 Dec 2009, 09:30
- Renault Clio and Seat Cordoba
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A737 in North Ayrshire, 15 Dec 2009, 14:15
- Volkswagen Golf, Volvo S40 and Honda Civic
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A736 in North Ayrshire, 14 Dec 2009, 16:40
- 2 cars
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A841 in North Ayrshire, 11 Dec 2009, 09:10
- Ford Escort and Peugeot Partner
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 9 Dec 2009, 16:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
MG ZR crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 6 Dec 2009, 08:55
- MG ZR and Saab 9-3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 4 Dec 2009, 14:00
- Nissan Micra and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Hyundai Lantra crash on the A737 in North Ayrshire, 3 Dec 2009, 07:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mitsubishi Canter crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 2 Dec 2009, 08:45
- Mitsubishi Canter and MG ZR
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the B7081 in North Ayrshire, 30 Nov 2009, 16:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Hyundai i30 crash on the B7081 in North Ayrshire, 30 Nov 2009, 15:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Proton Persona crash on the A78 in North Ayrshire, 28 Nov 2009, 05:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A78 in North Ayrshire, 28 Nov 2009, 05:49
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 25 Nov 2009, 17:15
- Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Combo crash on the B7080 in North Ayrshire, 23 Nov 2009, 13:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 21 Nov 2009, 08:55
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B780 in North Ayrshire, 20 Nov 2009, 20:30
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Fatal
Ford Transit crash on an unclassified road in North Ayrshire, 18 Nov 2009, 06:38
- Ford Transit and Honda CG125
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo crash on the A78 in North Ayrshire, 17 Nov 2009, 23:10
- Volvo and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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