Oban North and Lorn, Argyll and Bute, PA37 1QF area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Oban North and Lorn, Argyll and Bute, PA37 1QF 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 Oban North and Lorn ward, Argyll and Bute, from 2001 to 2025, with 101 casualties. Of those collisions, 3 were fatal and 19 were serious.

In 2025 there was 1 collision here, the same as in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 65; 11,450th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 101; 1.55 per collision
Fatal collisions: 3; 3 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 1; 1 in 2024

Crash severity at the PA37 1QF hotspot

22 of the 65 collisions here (34%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal34.6%
Serious1929%
Slight4366%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 3
Seriously injured: 24
Slightly injured: 74
All casualties: 101

Accidents by year at the PA37 1QF hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 9 in 2006, against an average of 2.6 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the PA37 1QF hotspot, 2001 to 2025

Collisions
Collisions in 2025: 1
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

View as a table

Year	Collisions	Casualties
2025	1	2
2024	1	1
2023	0	0
2022	2	4
2021	1	3
2020	0	0
2019	0	0
2018	0	0
2017	4	5
2016	4	5
2015	2	2
2014	3	6
2013	0	0
2012	0	0
2011	2	4
2010	1	1
2009	6	6
2008	3	4
2007	6	10
2006	9	11
2005	6	10
2004	4	9
2003	3	9
2002	3	3
2001	4	6

Map of crashes at the PA37 1QF hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near PA37 1QF.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Oban North and Lorn, Argyll and Bute, PA37 1QF area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the PA37 1QF 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: Oban North and Lorn
Council area: Argyll and Bute
Nearest postcode to the centre: PA37 1QF
Postcode district: PA37
Centre (latitude, longitude): 56.44271, -5.44357
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 19 of 25
Latest collision: 21 July 2025
Rank by collisions: 11,450th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the PA37 1QF hotspot

64 of the 65 collisions at this hotspot were on the A85.

Collisions at the PA37 1QF hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A85	64	100	3	19

Accident hotspots near PA37 1QF

1 other hotspot lies within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Oban South and the Isles, Argyll and Bute, PA34 4HX area, 4 km away, with 141 collisions.

Oban South and the Isles, Argyll and Bute, PA34 4HX area4 km away, 154 casualties141 collisions

All 65 crashes at the PA37 1QF hotspot

Newest first, from 25 February 2001 to 21 July 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight21 Jul 2025, 13:00
MG ZS crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 21 Jul 2025, 13:00
- MG ZS and Land Rover Range Rover
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2025991619453
Serious23 Oct 2024, 14:40
Peugeot 108 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 23 Oct 2024, 14:40
- Peugeot 108, Suzuki SX4, Tesla Model Y and Volvo
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024991508758
Slight20 Sep 2022, 08:30
Volvo crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 20 Sep 2022, 08:30
- Volvo, Mercedes A Class, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen Golf
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022991221102
Slight2 May 2022, 08:40
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 2 May 2022, 08:40
- Volkswagen Golf and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022991171939
Serious9 Feb 2021, 07:30
Nissan NV200 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 9 Feb 2021, 07:30
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2021991020201
Slight19 Dec 2017, 22:28
Ford Escort crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 19 Dec 2017, 22:28
- Ford Escort and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201797LB02412
Serious3 Nov 2017, 21:30
Citroen Berlingo crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 3 Nov 2017, 21:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201797LB00911
Slight12 Jul 2017, 12:05
Hyundai i10 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 12 Jul 2017, 12:05
- Hyundai i10 and Volvo V40
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201797LB01807
Slight7 Jul 2017, 15:25
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 7 Jul 2017, 15:25
- Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201797LB00907
Slight6 Oct 2016, 08:55
Kia Ceed crash on an unclassified road in Argyll and Bute, 6 Oct 2016, 08:55
- Kia Ceed and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201697LB00910
Serious2 Jun 2016, 06:13
Seat Leon crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 2 Jun 2016, 06:13
- Seat Leon and Toyota RAV4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201697LB00106
Serious11 May 2016, 16:00
Volvo S40 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 11 May 2016, 16:00
- Volvo S40, Skoda Octavia and a motorcycle
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201697LB01705
Serious5 Apr 2016, 19:00
Ford Focus crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 5 Apr 2016, 19:00
- Ford Focus and Mazda 3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201697LB00604
Slight16 Jul 2015, 12:00
Mitsubishi Shogun crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 16 Jul 2015, 12:00
- Mitsubishi Shogun, Nissan Pixo and Fiat Punto
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201597LB01907
Serious30 Jan 2015, 07:58
Scania crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 30 Jan 2015, 07:58
- Scania and a van
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201597LB06201
Serious26 Aug 2014, 14:45
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 26 Aug 2014, 14:45
- 2 Volkswagen Polos and a car
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201497LB05308
Fatal30 May 2014, 14:00
Fiat 500 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 30 May 2014, 14:00
- Fiat 500 and Ford KA
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201497LB04905
Slight19 Apr 2014, 18:10
Honda Civic crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 19 Apr 2014, 18:10
- Honda Civic, Vauxhall Astra and Mini Cooper
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201497LB02304
Slight15 Dec 2011, 01:55
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 15 Dec 2011, 01:55
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 201197LB11212
Slight15 Jul 2011, 18:10
Ford Fiesta crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 15 Jul 2011, 18:10
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 201197LB70707
Serious9 Dec 2010, 19:24
Subaru Impreza crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 9 Dec 2010, 19:24
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201097LB70512
Slight28 Nov 2009, 00:50
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 28 Nov 2009, 00:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200997LB11211
Slight26 Nov 2009, 22:05
Honda Civic crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 26 Nov 2009, 22:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200997LB11111
Slight10 Oct 2009, 11:30
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 10 Oct 2009, 11:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200997LB10510
Slight18 Aug 2009, 19:20
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 18 Aug 2009, 19:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200997LB11808
Slight14 Aug 2009, 15:49
Kia Sorento crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 14 Aug 2009, 15:49
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200997LB11208
Slight17 Jul 2009, 14:40
Citroen C3 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 17 Jul 2009, 14:40
- Citroen C3, Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Bora
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200997LB70507
Slight19 Sep 2008, 15:50
Honda Jazz crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 19 Sep 2008, 15:50
- Honda Jazz and 2 cars
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200897LB70809
Slight16 Feb 2008, 07:00
Car crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 16 Feb 2008, 07:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200897LB11502
Serious20 Jan 2008, 20:35
Car crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 20 Jan 2008, 20:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200897LB10601
Slight9 Sep 2007, 10:00
Citroen Xsara crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 9 Sep 2007, 10:00
- Citroen Xsara and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200797LB10609
Slight18 Aug 2007, 16:50
Citroen Relay crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 18 Aug 2007, 16:50
- Citroen Relay, a bus or coach and another vehicle
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200797LB70908
Slight3 Aug 2007, 17:25
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 3 Aug 2007, 17:25
- Vauxhall Astra and Seat Cordoba
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200797LB10308
Slight18 Mar 2007, 03:54
HGV crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 18 Mar 2007, 03:54
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200797LB11103
Serious3 Mar 2007, 22:35
Car crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 3 Mar 2007, 22:35
- A car and a van
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200797LB70303
Slight2 Jan 2007, 08:30
Skoda Octavia crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 2 Jan 2007, 08:30
- Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Transporter
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200797LB10101
Slight29 Dec 2006, 14:30
Toyota Landcruiser crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 29 Dec 2006, 14:30
- Toyota Landcruiser and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200697LB11812
Slight20 Nov 2006, 09:30
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 20 Nov 2006, 09:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200697LB11211
Slight16 Sep 2006, 09:30
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 16 Sep 2006, 09:30
- Vauxhall Zafira and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200697LB11309
Slight29 Aug 2006, 07:00
Car crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 29 Aug 2006, 07:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200697LB13708
Slight18 Aug 2006, 12:50
Renault Megane crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 18 Aug 2006, 12:50
- Renault Megane and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200697LB12108
Slight18 Aug 2006, 03:00
Car crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 18 Aug 2006, 03:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200697LB11908
Slight28 Jun 2006, 12:55
Skoda Fabia crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 28 Jun 2006, 12:55
- Skoda Fabia and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200697LB01706
Slight18 Jun 2006, 16:00
Toyota RAV4 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 18 Jun 2006, 16:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200697LB70806
Slight27 May 2006, 19:30
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 27 May 2006, 19:30
- Vauxhall Corsa and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200697LB12505
Slight1 Dec 2005, 07:50
Citroen Saxo crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 1 Dec 2005, 07:50
- Citroen Saxo, Ford Focus and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200597LB10012
Slight28 Jul 2005, 16:20
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 28 Jul 2005, 16:20
- Vauxhall Corsa and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200597LB71507
Serious24 Jul 2005, 16:00
Mazda RX8 crash on the A85 in Argyll and Bute, 24 Jul 2005, 16:00
- Mazda RX8, Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200597LB71107