Serious
Volkswagen Touareg crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 17 Jul 2024, 15:30
- Volkswagen Touareg and a motorcycle 125cc to 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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A755 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 52 collisions on the A755 from 1979 to 2024, with 60 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 11 were serious.
No collisions were recorded on the A755 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 52
- 4,575th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 60
- 1.15 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 11
- 11 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the A755
None of the 52 collisions on the A755 were fatal, and 21% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal00%
- Serious1121%
- Slight4179%
Where the A755 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,575th
- Most casualties
- 4,673rd
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,550th
A755 accidents by year
Collisions on the A755 peaked at 4 in 1980; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A755, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 3 |
| 1980 | 4 | 4 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the A755
Monday has the most collisions on the A755 (10), and noon to 3pm is the busiest time of day (12).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday10 (19%)
- Tuesday7 (13%)
- Wednesday9 (17%)
- Thursday8 (15%)
- Friday7 (13%)
- Saturday6 (12%)
- Sunday5 (9.6%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am2 (3.8%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am8 (15%)
- 9am to noon4 (7.7%)
- Noon to 3pm12 (23%)
- 3pm to 6pm11 (21%)
- 6pm to 9pm11 (21%)
- 9pm to midnight4 (7.7%)
Collisions by month
- January4 (7.7%)
- February5 (9.6%)
- March5 (9.6%)
- April4 (7.7%)
- May3 (5.8%)
- June3 (5.8%)
- July6 (12%)
- August5 (9.6%)
- September7 (13%)
- October4 (7.7%)
- November4 (7.7%)
- December2 (3.8%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight39 (75%)
- Dark, no street lighting10 (19%)
- Dark, street lights lit3 (5.8%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A755 crashes
On the A755, 69% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 67% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph15 (29%)
- 60 mph36 (69%)
- 70 mph1 (1.9%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds41 (79%)
- Raining, no high winds5 (9.6%)
- Raining with high winds3 (5.8%)
- Fine with high winds1 (1.9%)
- Other2 (3.8%)
Road surface
- Dry35 (67%)
- Wet or damp13 (25%)
- Frost or ice4 (7.7%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway51 (98%)
- Roundabout1 (1.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A755 crashes
Car occupants make up 55% of the people killed or injured on the A755, followed by cyclists (20%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant33 (55%)
- Cyclist12 (20%)
- Motorcyclist7 (12%)
- Pedestrian5 (8.3%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.7%)
- Other vehicle occupant1 (1.7%)
- Van occupant1 (1.7%)
Vehicles involved
- Car52 (65%)
- Pedal cycle12 (15%)
- Motorcycle8 (10%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes3 (3.8%)
- Bus or coach2 (2.5%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes2 (2.5%)
- Other vehicle1 (1.3%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 105 (8.3%)
- 11 to 156 (10%)
- 16 to 2013 (22%)
- 21 to 258 (13%)
- 26 to 357 (12%)
- 36 to 455 (8.3%)
- 46 to 556 (10%)
- 56 to 656 (10%)
- 66 to 753 (5%)
- Over 751 (1.7%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider45 (75%)
- Passenger10 (17%)
- Pedestrian5 (8.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A755
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A755
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
A755 crashes by council area
Of the 52 collisions on the A755, 49 were in Dumfries and Galloway.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dumfries and Galloway | 49 | 57 | 0 | 10 |
A755 crashes by town
Of the 52 collisions on the A755, 5 were in the built-up area of Kirkcudbright.
Recent crashes on the A755
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A755, from 21 February 1995 to 17 July 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 1 Mar 2019, 12:15
- Peugeot 206 and Fiat 500
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 10 Apr 2018, 17:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Honda Civic crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 14 Jul 2017, 08:30
- Honda Civic and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 22 Jan 2014, 14:56
- Car and a motorcycle 125cc and under
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 7 Sep 2013, 09:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Mondeo crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 3 Jan 2013, 13:47
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Suzuki GSXR 1000 crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 2 Sep 2010, 18:37
- Suzuki GSXR 1000 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Subaru Impreza crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 10 Mar 2010, 21:46
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 22 Feb 2010, 09:01
- Vauxhall Zafira and Peugeot 307
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 27 Sep 2009, 18:26
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes C Class crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 21 May 2008, 12:20
- Mercedes C Class and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Optare crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 18 Feb 2008, 12:29
- Optare and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Subaru Impreza crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 22 Mar 2007, 00:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Peugeot 406 crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 4 Nov 2006, 18:12
- Peugeot 406 and Citroen Xsara
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 5 Sep 2005, 07:59
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 28 Jul 2005, 14:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 6 Apr 2005, 13:28
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 19 Sep 2003, 19:57
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 24 Oct 2002, 08:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Proton Persona Compact crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 5 Aug 2001, 18:10
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Serious
Bicycle crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 3 May 1998, 20:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 22 Jan 1997, 17:10
- Ford Escort, Ford KA and Ford Fiesta
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the A755 in South Lanarkshire, 1 Aug 1996, 07:50
- Rover 200 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo crash on the A755 in Dumfries and Galloway, 21 Feb 1995, 08:30
- Volvo and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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