Slight
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A976 in Aberdeen City, 3 Apr 2015, 14:20
- Vauxhall Zafira and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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A976 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 34 collisions on the A976 from 1979 to 2015, with 45 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 11 were serious.
The last recorded collision on the A976 was on 3 April 2015.
- Collisions since 1979
- 34
- 4,835th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 45
- 1.32 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 11
- 14 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 3 Apr 2015
- Busiest year
- 1979
- 6 collisions
Crash severity on the A976
None of the 34 collisions on the A976 were fatal, and 32% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2015
- Fatal00%
- Serious1132%
- Slight2368%
Where the A976 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,835th
- Most casualties
- 4,840th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,550th
A976 accidents by year
Collisions on the A976 peaked at 6 in 1979, and none have been recorded since 2015.
Collisions and casualties on the A976, 1979 to 2015
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2015: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 5 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 | 9 |
When crashes happen on the A976
Sunday has the most collisions on the A976 (8), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday4 (12%)
- Tuesday1 (2.9%)
- Wednesday5 (15%)
- Thursday5 (15%)
- Friday5 (15%)
- Saturday6 (18%)
- Sunday8 (24%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am0 (0%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am3 (8.8%)
- 9am to noon4 (12%)
- Noon to 3pm6 (18%)
- 3pm to 6pm9 (26%)
- 6pm to 9pm7 (21%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (15%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (8.8%)
- March7 (21%)
- April3 (8.8%)
- May2 (5.9%)
- July2 (5.9%)
- August4 (12%)
- September3 (8.8%)
- October4 (12%)
- November4 (12%)
- December2 (5.9%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight22 (65%)
- Dark, street lights lit10 (29%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (2.9%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (2.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A976 crashes
On the A976, 97% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 50% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph33 (97%)
- 60 mph1 (2.9%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds26 (76%)
- Raining, no high winds5 (15%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.9%)
- Raining with high winds1 (2.9%)
- Other1 (2.9%)
Road surface
- Dry17 (50%)
- Wet or damp15 (44%)
- Snow2 (5.9%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway33 (97%)
- Roundabout1 (2.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A976 crashes
Car occupants make up 49% of the people killed or injured on the A976, followed by pedestrians (27%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant22 (49%)
- Pedestrian12 (27%)
- Motorcyclist7 (16%)
- Cyclist2 (4.4%)
- Van occupant2 (4.4%)
Vehicles involved
- Car35 (73%)
- Motorcycle6 (13%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (6.3%)
- Pedal cycle2 (4.2%)
- Bus or coach1 (2.1%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (2.1%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 103 (6.7%)
- 11 to 154 (8.9%)
- 16 to 2017 (38%)
- 21 to 2512 (27%)
- 26 to 353 (6.7%)
- 36 to 453 (6.7%)
- 46 to 551 (2.2%)
- 56 to 651 (2.2%)
- 66 to 751 (2.2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider22 (49%)
- Pedestrian12 (27%)
- Passenger11 (24%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the A976
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the A976
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
A976 crashes by town
Of the 34 collisions on the A976, 32 were in the built-up area of Dunfermline.
Latest recorded crashes on the A976
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the A976, from 8 March 1982 to 3 April 2015.
Severity
- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 15 May 2004, 16:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A976 in Fife, 29 Dec 2002, 15:55
- Vauxhall Vectra and Peugeot 106
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the A976 in Fife, 1 Aug 2001, 22:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Audi 80 crash on the A976 in Fife, 8 May 1997, 17:15
- Audi 80 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 11 Nov 1995, 14:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A976 in Fife, 30 Nov 1994, 17:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 29 Sep 1990, 08:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 26 Apr 1990, 21:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 28 Mar 1990, 15:25
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Lorry crash on the A976 in Fife, 6 Mar 1990, 12:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 15 Oct 1989, 20:55
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 7 Sep 1988, 08:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 21 Mar 1988, 15:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A976 in Fife, 15 Aug 1987, 16:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 12 Apr 1987, 18:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 23 Oct 1986, 13:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 2 Oct 1986, 11:00
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 28 Sep 1986, 09:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the A976 in Fife, 24 Aug 1984, 19:05
- Motorcycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 18 Mar 1983, 20:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A976 in Fife, 16 Jan 1983, 16:45
- Motorcycle and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 22 Nov 1982, 20:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 30 Aug 1982, 19:55
- Car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the A976 in Fife, 8 Mar 1982, 09:15
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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