Serious
Car crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 11 Dec 2025, 13:28
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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A971 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 140 collisions on the A971 from 1979 to 2025, with 215 casualties. Of those crashes, 7 were fatal and 43 serious, and 7 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the A971, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 140
- 3,673rd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 215
- 1.54 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 7
- 7 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 43
- 58 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the A971
On the A971, 5% of collisions were fatal and 31% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal75%
- Serious4331%
- Slight9064%
Where the A971 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 3,673rd
- Most casualties
- 3,528th
- Most fatal collisions
- 2,103rd
- Most serious collisions
- 3,175th
A971 accidents by year
Collisions on the A971 peaked at 9 in 1987 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A971, 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 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 5 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 | 10 |
| 1997 | 3 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 | 15 |
| 1992 | 4 | 6 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 | 15 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 9 | 12 |
| 1986 | 4 | 9 |
| 1985 | 4 | 4 |
| 1984 | 3 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 | 6 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 6 | 10 |
| 1980 | 3 | 3 |
| 1979 | 4 | 6 |
When crashes happen on the A971
Saturday has the most collisions on the A971 (29), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (32).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday22 (16%)
- Tuesday15 (11%)
- Wednesday16 (11%)
- Thursday20 (14%)
- Friday25 (18%)
- Saturday29 (21%)
- Sunday13 (9.3%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am12 (8.6%)
- 3am to 6am4 (2.9%)
- 6am to 9am24 (17%)
- 9am to noon13 (9.3%)
- Noon to 3pm19 (14%)
- 3pm to 6pm32 (23%)
- 6pm to 9pm18 (13%)
- 9pm to midnight18 (13%)
Collisions by month
- January8 (5.7%)
- February10 (7.1%)
- March9 (6.4%)
- April11 (7.9%)
- May10 (7.1%)
- June12 (8.6%)
- July14 (10%)
- August12 (8.6%)
- September13 (9.3%)
- October12 (8.6%)
- November10 (7.1%)
- December19 (14%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight89 (64%)
- Dark, no street lighting45 (32%)
- Dark, street lights lit4 (2.9%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (0.7%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (0.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A971 crashes
On the A971, 96% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 41% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph2 (1.4%)
- 40 mph1 (0.7%)
- 50 mph2 (1.4%)
- 60 mph135 (96%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds66 (47%)
- Raining, no high winds24 (17%)
- Fine with high winds12 (8.6%)
- Raining with high winds12 (8.6%)
- Snowing, no high winds7 (5%)
- Other19 (14%)
Road surface
- Dry58 (41%)
- Wet or damp57 (41%)
- Frost or ice12 (8.6%)
- Snow11 (7.9%)
- Flood over 3cm deep1 (0.7%)
- Oil or diesel1 (0.7%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway135 (96%)
- Dual carriageway3 (2.1%)
- One way street or slip road1 (0.7%)
- Not recorded1 (0.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A971 crashes
Car occupants make up 81% of the people killed or injured on the A971, followed by motorcyclists (5.6%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant174 (81%)
- Motorcyclist12 (5.6%)
- Pedestrian10 (4.7%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant5 (2.3%)
- Van occupant5 (2.3%)
- Bus or coach occupant4 (1.9%)
- Cyclist3 (1.4%)
- Other2 (0.9%)
Vehicles involved
- Car160 (79%)
- Motorcycle11 (5.4%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes11 (5.4%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes5 (2.5%)
- Taxi or private hire car4 (2%)
- Bus or coach3 (1.5%)
- Minibus3 (1.5%)
- Other5 (2.5%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 56 (2.8%)
- 6 to 103 (1.4%)
- 11 to 153 (1.4%)
- 16 to 2058 (27%)
- 21 to 2527 (13%)
- 26 to 3550 (23%)
- 36 to 4523 (11%)
- 46 to 5523 (11%)
- 56 to 6510 (4.7%)
- 66 to 756 (2.8%)
- Over 756 (2.8%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider133 (62%)
- Passenger72 (33%)
- Pedestrian10 (4.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A971
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A971
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
A971 crashes by council area
Collisions on the A971 were recorded in 2 council areas. Test Valley has the most, with 76, followed by Shetland Islands (64).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Test Valley | 76 | 116 | 6 | 28 |
| 2nd | Shetland Islands | 64 | 99 | 1 | 15 |
Recent crashes on the A971
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A971, from 30 September 2008 to 11 December 2025.
Severity
- Fatal
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 25 Dec 2023, 16:10
- Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Sharan
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Hyundai i10 crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 6 Dec 2023, 15:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Skoda Octavia crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 31 Jul 2023, 22:10
- Skoda Octavia and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 27 May 2022, 14:24
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 3 Oct 2020, 16:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 207 crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 7 Jul 2020, 13:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 13 Jul 2019, 08:50
- Volkswagen Golf and Toyota Yaris
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 30 Dec 2018, 16:15
- Vauxhall Corsa and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 30 Oct 2016, 04:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 16 Jun 2016, 08:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Kia Ceed crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 13 Aug 2014, 08:40
- Kia Ceed and Volkswagen Polo
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 26 Jul 2013, 02:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 8 Apr 2013, 15:25
- Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Citroen C3 crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 26 May 2012, 19:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Kawasaki ZX600 crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 24 Mar 2012, 14:10
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Suzuki Vitara crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 10 Jun 2011, 12:33
- Suzuki Vitara and Peugeot 308
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 3 Nov 2010, 07:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Toyota Starlet crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 15 Oct 2010, 16:50
- Toyota Starlet and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 17 Apr 2010, 07:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 28 Feb 2010, 22:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Saxo crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 19 Jan 2010, 05:49
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 25 Sep 2009, 08:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Alexander Dennis crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 6 Feb 2009, 10:30
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
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- Serious
Vauxhall Meriva crash on the A971 in the Shetland Islands, 30 Sep 2008, 15:10
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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