Serious
Audi Q5 crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 30 Jul 2025, 11:12
- Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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A823(M) accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 45 collisions on the A823(M) from 1988 to 2025, with 62 casualties. Of those crashes, 3 were fatal and 8 serious, and 4 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the A823(M), up from none in 2024, with 3 casualties.
- Collisions since 1988
- 45
- 4,672nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 62
- 1.38 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 3
- 4 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 8
- 14 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 3
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the A823(M)
On the A823(M), 6.7% of collisions were fatal and 18% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1988 to 2025
- Fatal36.7%
- Serious818%
- Slight3476%
Where the A823(M) ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,672nd
- Most casualties
- 4,652nd
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,114th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,719th
A823(M) accidents by year
Collisions on the A823(M) peaked at 4 in 2008 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A823(M), 1988 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the A823(M)
Wednesday has the most collisions on the A823(M) (11), and 6am to 9am is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday3 (6.7%)
- Tuesday10 (22%)
- Wednesday11 (24%)
- Thursday7 (16%)
- Friday5 (11%)
- Saturday6 (13%)
- Sunday3 (6.7%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (6.7%)
- 3am to 6am4 (8.9%)
- 6am to 9am9 (20%)
- 9am to noon9 (20%)
- Noon to 3pm4 (8.9%)
- 3pm to 6pm7 (16%)
- 6pm to 9pm8 (18%)
- 9pm to midnight1 (2.2%)
Collisions by month
- January2 (4.4%)
- February6 (13%)
- March7 (16%)
- April2 (4.4%)
- May3 (6.7%)
- July4 (8.9%)
- August6 (13%)
- September3 (6.7%)
- October5 (11%)
- November6 (13%)
- December1 (2.2%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight31 (69%)
- Dark, no street lighting10 (22%)
- Dark, lighting unknown2 (4.4%)
- Dark, street lights lit2 (4.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A823(M) crashes
On the A823(M), 89% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 70 mph and 51% on a wet or damp road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 50 mph3 (6.7%)
- 60 mph2 (4.4%)
- 70 mph40 (89%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds32 (71%)
- Raining, no high winds10 (22%)
- Raining with high winds2 (4.4%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.2%)
Road surface
- Wet or damp23 (51%)
- Dry20 (44%)
- Frost or ice2 (4.4%)
Type of road
- Dual carriageway30 (67%)
- One way street or slip road10 (22%)
- Roundabout4 (8.9%)
- Single carriageway1 (2.2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A823(M) crashes
Car occupants make up 74% of the people killed or injured on the A823(M), followed by pedestrians (15%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant46 (74%)
- Pedestrian9 (15%)
- Motorcyclist3 (4.8%)
- Cyclist1 (1.6%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.6%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant1 (1.6%)
- Van occupant1 (1.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car51 (77%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes8 (12%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (4.5%)
- Motorcycle2 (3%)
- Pedal cycle1 (1.5%)
- Taxi or private hire car1 (1.5%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.6%)
- 6 to 101 (1.6%)
- 16 to 2012 (19%)
- 21 to 2511 (18%)
- 26 to 3510 (16%)
- 36 to 4510 (16%)
- 46 to 5512 (19%)
- 56 to 651 (1.6%)
- 66 to 753 (4.8%)
- Over 751 (1.6%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider36 (58%)
- Passenger17 (27%)
- Pedestrian9 (15%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A823(M)
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A823(M)
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
A823(M) crashes by town
Of the 45 collisions on the A823(M), 7 were in the built-up area of Dunfermline.
Recent crashes on the A823(M)
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A823(M), from 3 September 2003 to 30 July 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Peugeot 2008 crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 11 Nov 2023, 05:48
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Fatal
MAN crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 5 Nov 2021, 01:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Fatal
DAF Trucks crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 9 Feb 2019, 00:39
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Hyundai i30 crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 28 Nov 2018, 21:07
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Audi TTS crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 25 Jul 2018, 11:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Skoda Superb crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 30 Nov 2016, 09:55
- Skoda Superb and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 9 Aug 2016, 18:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 24 May 2016, 16:55
- Ford Focus and Kawasaki ZR750
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 5 Feb 2015, 09:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 13 Mar 2013, 07:00
- Vauxhall Astra, Nissan Qashqai, Alfa Romeo Mito and a car
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Mercedes Vito crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 7 Aug 2011, 03:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 28 Jul 2011, 10:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 29 May 2011, 13:25
- Vauxhall Vectra and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Mitsubishi Shogun crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 21 Jul 2010, 17:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 26 Nov 2009, 06:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 11 Oct 2008, 05:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Kia Sedona crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 1 Oct 2008, 18:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Xsara crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 1 Aug 2008, 00:01
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 8 Apr 2008, 18:20
- Volkswagen Golf and Audi A4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Scania crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 17 Oct 2006, 07:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 18 Aug 2005, 11:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Mercedes crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 29 Mar 2005, 08:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Peugeot 205 crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 27 Mar 2004, 11:10
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Iveco-Ford crash on the A823(M) in Fife, 3 Sep 2003, 18:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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