Serious
Skoda Superb crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 1 Feb 2025, 14:15
- Skoda Superb and Kawasaki Kle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025991551025
A967 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 37 collisions on the A967 from 1979 to 2025, with 52 casualties. Of those crashes, 4 were fatal and 12 serious, and 5 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the A967, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 37
- 4,794th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 52
- 1.41 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 4
- 5 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 12
- 17 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the A967
On the A967, 11% of collisions were fatal and 32% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal411%
- Serious1232%
- Slight2157%
Where the A967 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,794th
- Most casualties
- 4,758th
- Most fatal collisions
- 2,815th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,483rd
A967 accidents by year
Collisions on the A967 peaked at 3 in 2018 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A967, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 10 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the A967
Saturday has the most collisions on the A967 (11), and 6pm to 9pm is the busiest time of day (10).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday5 (14%)
- Tuesday4 (11%)
- Wednesday4 (11%)
- Thursday2 (5.4%)
- Friday7 (19%)
- Saturday11 (30%)
- Sunday4 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am2 (5.4%)
- 3am to 6am2 (5.4%)
- 6am to 9am3 (8.1%)
- 9am to noon3 (8.1%)
- Noon to 3pm3 (8.1%)
- 3pm to 6pm9 (24%)
- 6pm to 9pm10 (27%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (14%)
Collisions by month
- January1 (2.7%)
- February2 (5.4%)
- March5 (14%)
- April4 (11%)
- May2 (5.4%)
- June7 (19%)
- July6 (16%)
- August1 (2.7%)
- October3 (8.1%)
- November3 (8.1%)
- December3 (8.1%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight23 (62%)
- Dark, no street lighting14 (38%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A967 crashes
On the A967, 86% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 51% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph1 (2.7%)
- 30 mph1 (2.7%)
- 40 mph1 (2.7%)
- 50 mph2 (5.4%)
- 60 mph32 (86%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds27 (73%)
- Raining, no high winds3 (8.1%)
- Fine with high winds2 (5.4%)
- Raining with high winds2 (5.4%)
- Snowing with high winds1 (2.7%)
- Other2 (5.4%)
Road surface
- Dry19 (51%)
- Wet or damp15 (41%)
- Frost or ice2 (5.4%)
- Oil or diesel1 (2.7%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway36 (97%)
- Dual carriageway1 (2.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A967 crashes
Car occupants make up 71% of the people killed or injured on the A967, followed by motorcyclists (17%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant37 (71%)
- Motorcyclist9 (17%)
- Pedestrian4 (7.7%)
- Cyclist1 (1.9%)
- Van occupant1 (1.9%)
Vehicles involved
- Car38 (76%)
- Motorcycle8 (16%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (4%)
- Pedal cycle1 (2%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes1 (2%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 52 (3.8%)
- 6 to 101 (1.9%)
- 11 to 152 (3.8%)
- 16 to 208 (15%)
- 21 to 255 (9.6%)
- 26 to 359 (17%)
- 36 to 458 (15%)
- 46 to 559 (17%)
- 56 to 655 (9.6%)
- 66 to 752 (3.8%)
- Over 751 (1.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider36 (69%)
- Passenger12 (23%)
- Pedestrian4 (7.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A967
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A967
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
A967 crashes by council area
Of the 37 collisions on the A967, 35 were in Orkney Islands.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Orkney Islands | 35 | 50 | 4 | 12 |
Recent crashes on the A967
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A967, from 11 April 1997 to 1 February 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Alfa Romeo 159 crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 14 Jun 2022, 08:20
- Alfa Romeo 159 and Audi A1
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022991187451
- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 5 Mar 2022, 21:16
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2022991150615
- Slight
Vauxhall Combo crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 19 Jul 2019, 18:50
- Vauxhall Combo and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019910859634
- Slight
Car crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 30 Mar 2019, 17:20
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201991SNK3220
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 13 Dec 2018, 07:09
- Peugeot 206 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201891SNK0503
- Serious
Ford Focus crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 4 May 2018, 05:20
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 201891SNK0403
- Serious
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 19 Mar 2018, 19:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201891SNK3502
- Fatal
DAF Trucks crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 28 Jun 2017, 10:09
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201791NK01910
- Slight
Renault Megane crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 21 Nov 2016, 09:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201691NK03486
- Fatal
Ford Focus crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 25 Jun 2016, 04:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201691NK01865
- Slight
Honda crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 12 Jul 2015, 16:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201591NK02937
- Serious
Toyota Yaris crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 13 Apr 2014, 19:45
- Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Sharan
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201491NK01984
- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 29 Jun 2013, 12:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201391NK03356
- Slight
Toyota Corolla crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 19 Jun 2013, 17:00
- Toyota Corolla and Mitsubishi
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201391NK03163
- Slight
Renault Scenic crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 28 Mar 2009, 13:19
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200991NK01602
- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 17 Jun 2008, 22:10
- Peugeot 106 and Seat Ibiza
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200891NK02534
- Serious
Peugeot 306 crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 27 Nov 2004, 18:34
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200491NK05886
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 21 Oct 2002, 20:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200291NK05538
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 5 Jul 2000, 21:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200091NK03349
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A967 in Aberdeenshire, 23 Oct 1999, 20:00
- Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Belmont
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1999929903990
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 18 Oct 1999, 18:31
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199991NK04844
- Slight
Car crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 19 Jun 1997, 11:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K002414
- Slight
Suzuki crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 12 Apr 1997, 00:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199791K001310
- Serious
Yamaha crash on the A967 in the Orkney Islands, 11 Apr 1997, 15:30
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 199791K001299