East Livingston and East Calder, West Lothian, EH27 8DT area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the East Livingston and East Calder, West Lothian, EH27 8DT area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 65 road collisions at this accident hotspot in East Livingston and East Calder ward, West Lothian, from 2001 to 2025, with 86 casualties. Of those collisions, 1 was fatal and 14 were serious.

No collisions were recorded here in 2025, after 1 in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 65; 11,450th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 86; 1.32 per collision
Fatal collisions: 1; 1 person killed
Collisions in 2025: 0; 1 in 2024

Crash severity at the EH27 8DT hotspot

15 of the 65 collisions here (23%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal11.5%
Serious1422%
Slight5077%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 1
Seriously injured: 14
Slightly injured: 71
All casualties: 86

Accidents by year at the EH27 8DT hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 6 in 2003, against an average of 2.6 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the EH27 8DT hotspot, 2001 to 2025

Collisions
Collisions in 2025
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

View as a table

Year	Collisions	Casualties
2025	0	0
2024	1	1
2023	2	3
2022	1	2
2021	2	2
2020	1	1
2019	2	3
2018	1	1
2017	2	2
2016	1	1
2015	1	3
2014	2	2
2013	5	6
2012	4	4
2011	2	2
2010	2	2
2009	2	5
2008	5	10
2007	4	6
2006	4	4
2005	4	6
2004	3	3
2003	6	7
2002	5	7
2001	3	3

Map of crashes at the EH27 8DT hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near EH27 8DT.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the East Livingston and East Calder, West Lothian, EH27 8DT area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the EH27 8DT hotspot

This hotspot counts every collision police recorded from 2001 to 2025 within 700 metres of its centre, except those already counted in a busier hotspot.

Ward: East Livingston and East Calder
Council area: West Lothian
Nearest postcode to the centre: EH27 8DT
Postcode district: EH27
Centre (latitude, longitude): 55.90074, -3.41364
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 24 of 25
Latest collision: 1 July 2024
Rank by collisions: 11,450th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the EH27 8DT hotspot

Most collisions at this hotspot were on the A71, with 44 of 65, followed by the B7015 with 9.

Collisions at the EH27 8DT hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A71	44	59	1	10
2nd	B7015	9	13	0	1
3rd	A70	1	2	0	0

Accident hotspots near EH27 8DT

6 other hotspots lie within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the East Livingston and East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0UW area, 2.4 km away, with 64 collisions.

All 65 crashes at the EH27 8DT hotspot

Newest first, from 9 March 2001 to 1 July 2024, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight1 Jul 2024, 07:35
Ford Ecosport crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 1 Jul 2024, 07:35
- Ford Ecosport, Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Landcruiser and Skoda Octavia
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024991462285
Serious29 Jun 2023, 08:00
Honda NC750 crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 29 Jun 2023, 08:00
- Honda NC750 and Mercedes Sprinter
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023991324417
Serious3 May 2023, 18:54
Audi A4 crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 3 May 2023, 18:54
- Audi A4, Peugeot 2008, Kia Picanto, Volkswagen Golf and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2023991303697
Serious25 Sep 2022, 01:48
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 25 Sep 2022, 01:48
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2022991222921
Fatal16 Dec 2021, 07:10
Ford Fiesta crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 16 Dec 2021, 07:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021991121907
Slight13 Jun 2021, 21:00
Skoda Citigo crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 13 Jun 2021, 21:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021991060360
Slight5 Sep 2020, 10:00
Isuzu Trooper crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 5 Sep 2020, 10:00
- Isuzu Trooper and Suzuki GSF 650
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020990978283
Slight27 Mar 2019, 14:05
BMW 3 Series crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 27 Mar 2019, 14:05
- BMW 3 Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019950000351
Serious5 Feb 2019, 17:50
Ford Galaxy crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 5 Feb 2019, 17:50
- Ford Galaxy and Honda CRV
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019950000150
Slight12 Sep 2018, 17:30
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 12 Sep 2018, 17:30
- Vauxhall Corsa and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018950001245
Slight16 Oct 2017, 12:49
Renault Megane crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 16 Oct 2017, 12:49
- Renault Megane and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017950002275
Slight29 Jan 2017, 08:39
Peugeot 206 crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 29 Jan 2017, 08:39
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017950000373
Serious3 May 2016, 07:50
Yamaha Ybr 125 crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 3 May 2016, 07:50
- Yamaha Ybr 125 and Nissan Micra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016950002192
Slight30 Sep 2015, 15:00
Land Rover Defender crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 30 Sep 2015, 15:00
- Land Rover Defender, Citroen C4, Volkswagen Touran and Vauxhall Corsa
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2015950004301
Slight25 Aug 2014, 17:45
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 25 Aug 2014, 17:45
- Vauxhall Corsa and John Deere
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014950004572
Slight30 Jun 2014, 11:55
Vauxhall Zafira crash on an unclassified road in the City of Edinburgh, 30 Jun 2014, 11:55
- Vauxhall Zafira and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014950003500
Slight27 Aug 2013, 14:40
Honda CRV crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 27 Aug 2013, 14:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013950004397
Slight19 Apr 2013, 17:30
Honda crash on the B7015 in West Lothian, 19 Apr 2013, 17:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013950002067
Slight19 Apr 2013, 08:50
Vauxhall Combo crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 19 Apr 2013, 08:50
- Vauxhall Combo, Volvo S40 and Vauxhall Corsa
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013950002036
Slight13 Apr 2013, 14:25
Mazda 323 crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 13 Apr 2013, 14:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013950001977
Slight25 Mar 2013, 18:15
Renault Laguna crash on the A70 in West Lothian, 25 Mar 2013, 18:15
- Renault Laguna and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2013950001665
Slight10 Oct 2012, 09:00
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 10 Oct 2012, 09:00
- Volkswagen Golf and Rover 200 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012950005661
Slight5 Oct 2012, 16:15
Renault Scenic crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 5 Oct 2012, 16:15
- Renault Scenic and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012950005544
Slight14 May 2012, 13:05
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 14 May 2012, 13:05
- Mercedes Sprinter and a lorry
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012950002663
Slight3 Feb 2012, 07:50
Motorcycle crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 3 Feb 2012, 07:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012950000688
Slight25 Feb 2011, 12:00
Ford Puma crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 25 Feb 2011, 12:00
- Ford Puma, Fiat Punto and Mercedes C Class
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011950001441
Slight24 Feb 2011, 18:10
BMW 5 Series crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 24 Feb 2011, 18:10
- BMW 5 Series and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011950001343
Slight20 Oct 2010, 17:15
Citroen Xsara crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 20 Oct 2010, 17:15
- Citroen Xsara and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010950007666
Serious20 Aug 2010, 13:40
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 20 Aug 2010, 13:40
- Volkswagen Golf and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010950005999
Slight16 Aug 2009, 12:26
Mercedes crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 16 Aug 2009, 12:26
- Mercedes, Citroen Xsara and Volkswagen LT 46
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950006159
Slight8 Aug 2009, 10:41
Alfa Romeo 159 crash on the B7015 in West Lothian, 8 Aug 2009, 10:41
- Alfa Romeo 159 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2009950006112
Slight29 Aug 2008, 08:10
Vehicle crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 29 Aug 2008, 08:10
- A motorcycle and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008950007360
Slight22 Aug 2008, 14:30
Ford Mondeo crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 22 Aug 2008, 14:30
- Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008950007461
Slight10 Aug 2008, 11:10
Citroen C3 crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 10 Aug 2008, 11:10
- Citroen C3 and Peugeot 206
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2008950006909
Serious13 Jul 2008, 14:40
Renault Megane crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 13 Jul 2008, 14:40
- Renault Megane and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008950006109
Slight16 Jun 2008, 17:00
Audi A3 crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 16 Jun 2008, 17:00
- Audi A3, Ford KA, Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 4 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 2008950005093
Slight3 Aug 2007, 14:00
Volkswagen Touareg crash on the B7015 in West Lothian, 3 Aug 2007, 14:00
- Volkswagen Touareg and Jeep Cherokee
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007950006663
Slight27 May 2007, 10:25
Car crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 27 May 2007, 10:25
- 2 cars
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2007950004555
Serious24 Apr 2007, 07:10
Ford KA crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 24 Apr 2007, 07:10
- Ford KA and Yamaha FZS 600
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007950003535
Serious7 Feb 2007, 08:35
Piaggio Fly crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 7 Feb 2007, 08:35
- Piaggio Fly and Land Rover Defender
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007950001221
Slight10 Oct 2006, 15:00
Vauxhall Corsa crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 10 Oct 2006, 15:00
- 2 Vauxhall Corsas
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006950008940
Slight12 Sep 2006, 08:00
Car crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 12 Sep 2006, 08:00
- 2 cars
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006950007995
Serious14 Apr 2006, 18:20
Bicycle crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 14 Apr 2006, 18:20
- A bicycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006950003274
Slight30 Jan 2006, 08:50
Suzuki Liana crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 30 Jan 2006, 08:50
- Suzuki Liana and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006950000853
Slight19 Oct 2005, 19:40
Vauxhall Vectra crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 19 Oct 2005, 19:40
- Vauxhall Vectra and Nissan Almera
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2005950009169
Serious13 Oct 2005, 08:30
Toyota Corolla crash on the A71 in West Lothian, 13 Oct 2005, 08:30
- Toyota Corolla and Kawasaki ER500
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2005950008957
Slight29 Jul 2005, 08:50
Hyundai Accent crash on the B7015 in West Lothian, 29 Jul 2005, 08:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2005950006469
Slight29 Jan 2005, 17:45
Vauxhall Astra crash on an unclassified road in West Lothian, 29 Jan 2005, 17:45
- Vauxhall Astra and BMW 3 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2005950000877