Slight
Volkswagen Passat crash on the A964 in the Orkney Islands, 28 Dec 1997, 02:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K005829
Orkney Islands road accidents in 1997: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 37 road traffic collisions in the Orkney Islands in 1997, and 58 people were killed or injured in them. Of those collisions, 3 were fatal and 11 were serious.
Collisions were level with 1996, and casualties rose from 46.
Across all years from 1979 to 2025, police recorded 1,401 collisions in the Orkney Islands.
- Collisions in 1997
- 37
- Level with 1996
- Casualties in 1997
- 58
- Up 26% on 1996
- Fatal collisions
- 3
- 8.1% of collisions
- Serious collisions
- 11
- 30% of collisions
Crash severity in the Orkney Islands in 1997
8.1% of collisions in the Orkney Islands in 1997 were fatal and 30% serious, against 5.4% and 32% in the Orkney Islands from 1979 to 2025.
Collisions by worst injury
- Fatal38.1%
- Serious1130%
- Slight2362%
People hurt, by injury
- Fatal35.2%
- Serious1628%
- Slight3967%
Orkney Islands road accidents by year
Collisions and casualties in the Orkney Islands, 1979 to 2025
Collisions peaked at 51 in 1980. 1997 is highlighted, with 37, level with 1996.
- Collisions
- Collisions in 1997
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 | 18 |
| 2023 | 10 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 | 16 |
| 2020 | 9 | 10 |
| 2019 | 24 | 28 |
| 2018 | 14 | 20 |
| 2017 | 11 | 14 |
| 2016 | 25 | 28 |
| 2015 | 12 | 15 |
| 2014 | 24 | 29 |
| 2013 | 23 | 30 |
| 2012 | 16 | 24 |
| 2011 | 13 | 26 |
| 2010 | 27 | 38 |
| 2009 | 27 | 35 |
| 2008 | 36 | 44 |
| 2007 | 27 | 37 |
| 2006 | 40 | 54 |
| 2005 | 40 | 54 |
| 2004 | 34 | 47 |
| 2003 | 32 | 44 |
| 2002 | 40 | 63 |
| 2001 | 33 | 45 |
| 2000 | 23 | 32 |
| 1999 | 43 | 76 |
| 1998 | 41 | 56 |
| 1997 | 37 | 58 |
| 1996 | 37 | 46 |
| 1995 | 42 | 56 |
| 1994 | 31 | 45 |
| 1993 | 40 | 56 |
| 1992 | 36 | 44 |
| 1991 | 39 | 50 |
| 1990 | 31 | 39 |
| 1989 | 44 | 61 |
| 1988 | 25 | 34 |
| 1987 | 35 | 55 |
| 1986 | 38 | 52 |
| 1985 | 47 | 69 |
| 1984 | 37 | 62 |
| 1983 | 37 | 51 |
| 1982 | 42 | 60 |
| 1981 | 42 | 55 |
| 1980 | 51 | 75 |
| 1979 | 41 | 65 |
When and where crashes happen in the Orkney Islands in 1997
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday2 (5.4%)
- Tuesday2 (5.4%)
- Wednesday3 (8.1%)
- Thursday8 (22%)
- Friday5 (14%)
- Saturday9 (24%)
- Sunday8 (22%)
Collisions by time of day
- 00:00 to 02:595 (14%)
- 03:00 to 05:590 (0%)
- 06:00 to 08:591 (2.7%)
- 09:00 to 11:594 (11%)
- 12:00 to 14:594 (11%)
- 15:00 to 17:5913 (35%)
- 18:00 to 20:598 (22%)
- 21:00 to 23:592 (5.4%)
Collisions by month
- January1 (2.7%)
- February1 (2.7%)
- March1 (2.7%)
- April5 (14%)
- May3 (8.1%)
- June7 (19%)
- July5 (14%)
- August1 (2.7%)
- September3 (8.1%)
- October2 (5.4%)
- November5 (14%)
- December3 (8.1%)
Light conditions
- Daylight24 (65%)
- Dark, no street lighting5 (14%)
- Dark, street lights lit4 (11%)
- Dark, lighting unknown3 (8.1%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (2.7%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds27 (73%)
- Fine with high winds3 (8.1%)
- Raining, no high winds3 (8.1%)
- Raining with high winds1 (2.7%)
- Other2 (5.4%)
- Not recorded1 (2.7%)
Road surface
- Dry26 (70%)
- Wet or damp11 (30%)
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph15 (41%)
- 60 mph22 (59%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway37 (100%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Who was hurt in road crashes in the Orkney Islands in 1997
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant38 (66%)
- Motorcyclist8 (14%)
- Pedestrian7 (12%)
- Cyclist4 (6.9%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant1 (1.7%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.7%)
- 6 to 105 (8.6%)
- 11 to 153 (5.2%)
- 16 to 2011 (19%)
- 21 to 257 (12%)
- 26 to 3510 (17%)
- 36 to 457 (12%)
- 46 to 556 (10%)
- 56 to 654 (6.9%)
- 66 to 753 (5.2%)
- Over 751 (1.7%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider37 (64%)
- Passenger14 (24%)
- Pedestrian7 (12%)
Vehicles involved
- Car44 (75%)
- Motorcycle8 (14%)
- Pedal cycle4 (6.8%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (1.7%)
- Other vehicle1 (1.7%)
- Taxi or private hire car1 (1.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Crash map for the Orkney Islands in 1997
Map of the last 22 crashes of 1997 in the Orkney Islands
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 22 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
How the Orkney Islands ranked among 351 areas in 1997
Of the 351 areas in England, Scotland and Wales, the Orkney Islands had fewer road collisions than 349 of them in 1997.
- Collisions
- 350th
- of 351 areas, highest first
- Casualties
- 350th
- of 351 areas, highest first
- Fatal collisions
- 290th
- of 351 areas, highest first
- Serious collisions
- 349th
- of 351 areas, highest first
Roads in the Orkney Islands with the most crashes in 1997
The A965 had the most collisions in the Orkney Islands in 1997: 9, including 1 fatal and 1 serious.
Towns in the Orkney Islands: crashes in 1997
Kirkwall had 6 collisions in 1997.
Postcode districts in the Orkney Islands: crashes in 1997
KW15 had the most collisions of any postcode district in the Orkney Islands in 1997: 15.
Latest crashes in the Orkney Islands in 1997
Of the last 24 crashes in the Orkney Islands in 1997, none were fatal and 8 were serious. The last was on 28 December 1997.
Severity
- Slight
Nissan Primera crash on the A986 in the Orkney Islands, 22 Dec 1997, 14:45
- Nissan Primera and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K005748
- Slight
Citroen ZX crash on the A961 in the Orkney Islands, 13 Dec 1997, 19:15
- Citroen ZX and Nissan Sunny
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 199791K005572
- Serious
Renault crash on an unclassified road in the Orkney Islands, 27 Nov 1997, 16:20
- Renault and Peugeot 309
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K005252
- Slight
Honda NB50M crash on the A960 in the Orkney Islands, 25 Nov 1997, 17:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K005216
- Serious
BMW 5 Series crash on the A964 in the Orkney Islands, 21 Nov 1997, 19:55
- BMW 5 Series and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K005159
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the A965 in the Orkney Islands, 16 Nov 1997, 02:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K005056
- Serious
Volkswagen Golf crash on an unclassified road in the Orkney Islands, 8 Nov 1997, 17:10
- Volkswagen Golf and Audi 80
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199791K004927
- Slight
Renault 19 crash on an unclassified road in the Orkney Islands, 28 Oct 1997, 17:10
- Renault 19 and Volkswagen Scirocco
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K004711
- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A965 in the Orkney Islands, 23 Oct 1997, 16:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K004633
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the A965 in the Orkney Islands, 24 Sep 1997, 15:55
- Rover 400 Series, Nissan Serena and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K004112
- Serious
Honda crash on a C road in the Orkney Islands, 18 Sep 1997, 19:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K004007
- Slight
Rover Metro crash on an unclassified road in the Orkney Islands, 12 Sep 1997, 15:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K003915
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A965 in the Orkney Islands, 16 Aug 1997, 20:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K003457
- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B9066 in the Orkney Islands, 13 Jul 1997, 22:00
- Vauxhall Astra and Renault 21
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 199791K002801
- Slight
Vauxhall Astravan crash on an unclassified road in the Orkney Islands, 11 Jul 1997, 19:15
- Vauxhall Astravan and Peugeot 309
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199791K002768
- Slight
Rover Metro crash on an unclassified road in the Orkney Islands, 10 Jul 1997, 17:30
- Rover Metro and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199791K002742
- Slight
Mitsubishi Lancer crash on the A960 in the Orkney Islands, 3 Jul 1997, 21:15
- Mitsubishi Lancer and Honda CBR600F
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K002667
- Slight
Honda MTX125RW crash on an unclassified road in the Orkney Islands, 2 Jul 1997, 17:00
- Honda MTX125RW and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K002677
- Slight
Car crash on a C road in the Orkney Islands, 26 Jun 1997, 09:05
- A car and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K002516
- Slight
Car crash on the A960 in the Orkney Islands, 25 Jun 1997, 20:00
- A car and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K002510
- Serious
Car crash on the A964 in the Orkney Islands, 23 Jun 1997, 08:05
- A car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K002467
- Slight
Car crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 19 Jun 1997, 11:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K002414
- Serious
Car crash on the B9047 in the Orkney Islands, 15 Jun 1997, 15:40
- 2 cars
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199791K002358