Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 18 Feb 2013, 11:32
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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A979 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 39 collisions on the A979 from 1979 to 2013, with 58 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 17 serious, and 1 person was killed.
The last recorded collision on the A979 was on 18 February 2013.
- Collisions since 1979
- 39
- 4,762nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 58
- 1.49 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 17
- 19 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 18 Feb 2013
- Busiest year
- 1984
- 5 collisions
Crash severity on the A979
On the A979, 2.6% of collisions were fatal and 44% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2013
- Fatal12.6%
- Serious1744%
- Slight2154%
Where the A979 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,762nd
- Most casualties
- 4,692nd
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,187th
A979 accidents by year
Collisions on the A979 peaked at 5 in 1984, and none have been recorded since 2013.
Collisions and casualties on the A979, 1979 to 2013
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2013: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 | 11 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 7 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 3 |
| 1979 | 4 | 5 |
When crashes happen on the A979
Tuesday has the most collisions on the A979 (7), and 9am to noon is the busiest time of day (10).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday6 (15%)
- Tuesday7 (18%)
- Wednesday4 (10%)
- Thursday4 (10%)
- Friday6 (15%)
- Saturday7 (18%)
- Sunday5 (13%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.6%)
- 3am to 6am1 (2.6%)
- 6am to 9am5 (13%)
- 9am to noon10 (26%)
- Noon to 3pm2 (5.1%)
- 3pm to 6pm7 (18%)
- 6pm to 9pm7 (18%)
- 9pm to midnight6 (15%)
Collisions by month
- January1 (2.6%)
- February2 (5.1%)
- March2 (5.1%)
- April7 (18%)
- May2 (5.1%)
- June3 (7.7%)
- July3 (7.7%)
- August2 (5.1%)
- September2 (5.1%)
- October6 (15%)
- November4 (10%)
- December5 (13%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight24 (62%)
- Dark, no street lighting10 (26%)
- Dark, street lights lit5 (13%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A979 crashes
On the A979, 87% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 51% on a wet or damp road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph4 (10%)
- 40 mph1 (2.6%)
- 60 mph34 (87%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds27 (69%)
- Raining, no high winds10 (26%)
- Snowing with high winds1 (2.6%)
- Other1 (2.6%)
Road surface
- Wet or damp20 (51%)
- Dry16 (41%)
- Snow2 (5.1%)
- Frost or ice1 (2.6%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway39 (100%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A979 crashes
Car occupants make up 76% of the people killed or injured on the A979, followed by pedestrians (12%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant44 (76%)
- Pedestrian7 (12%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)3 (5.2%)
- Motorcyclist2 (3.4%)
- Cyclist1 (1.7%)
- Van occupant1 (1.7%)
Vehicles involved
- Car45 (78%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes4 (6.9%)
- Motorcycle4 (6.9%)
- Other vehicle2 (3.4%)
- Minibus1 (1.7%)
- Pedal cycle1 (1.7%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes1 (1.7%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 53 (5.2%)
- 6 to 101 (1.7%)
- 11 to 152 (3.4%)
- 16 to 2018 (31%)
- 21 to 257 (12%)
- 26 to 358 (14%)
- 36 to 457 (12%)
- 46 to 555 (8.6%)
- 56 to 652 (3.4%)
- 66 to 752 (3.4%)
- Over 753 (5.2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider31 (53%)
- Passenger20 (34%)
- Pedestrian7 (12%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the A979
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the A979
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
A979 crashes by council area
Of the 39 collisions on the A979, 36 were in Aberdeenshire.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aberdeenshire | 36 | 52 | 1 | 14 |
Latest recorded crashes on the A979
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the A979, from 21 May 1984 to 18 February 2013.
Severity
- Slight
Hyundai Getz crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 1 Aug 2009, 13:30
- Hyundai Getz and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 19 Jul 2007, 11:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A979 in Glasgow City, 20 Apr 1998, 11:15
- Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot 106
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 7 Mar 1991, 08:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 20 Feb 1991, 07:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Austin Metro crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 20 Nov 1990, 10:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 9 Jun 1990, 23:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 5 Jun 1989, 08:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Lorry crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 4 Dec 1988, 10:30
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 9 Mar 1988, 05:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 10 Nov 1987, 21:50
- Motorcycle and another motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 23 Oct 1987, 11:00
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Fatal
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 26 Apr 1987, 21:20
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 4 Dec 1986, 16:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 8 Nov 1986, 19:30
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Serious
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 11 Apr 1986, 23:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 7 Dec 1985, 10:40
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 21 Oct 1985, 17:40
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 27 Apr 1985, 10:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 9 Dec 1984, 19:30
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 19 Oct 1984, 21:15
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Lorry crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 2 Oct 1984, 10:40
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 16 Sep 1984, 20:50
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A979 in Aberdeenshire, 21 May 1984, 16:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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