Fatal
Kia Sportage crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 14 Aug 2025, 06:45
- Kia Sportage and a motorcycle over 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B7003 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 47 collisions on the B7003 from 1979 to 2025, with 63 casualties. Of those crashes, 3 were fatal and 19 serious, and 3 people were killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B7003, level with 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 47
- 4,642nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 63
- 1.34 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 3
- 3 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 19
- 22 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Level with 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Level with 2024
Crash severity on the B7003
On the B7003, 6.4% of collisions were fatal and 40% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal36.4%
- Serious1940%
- Slight2553%
Where the B7003 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,642nd
- Most casualties
- 4,642nd
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,114th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,084th
B7003 accidents by year
Collisions on the B7003 peaked at 4 in 1985 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B7003, 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 8 |
| 1985 | 4 | 5 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 | 4 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 5 |
When crashes happen on the B7003
Thursday has the most collisions on the B7003 (10), and 6pm to 9pm is the busiest time of day (13).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday4 (8.5%)
- Tuesday5 (11%)
- Wednesday4 (8.5%)
- Thursday10 (21%)
- Friday8 (17%)
- Saturday8 (17%)
- Sunday8 (17%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (6.4%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am3 (6.4%)
- 9am to noon6 (13%)
- Noon to 3pm7 (15%)
- 3pm to 6pm7 (15%)
- 6pm to 9pm13 (28%)
- 9pm to midnight8 (17%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (6.4%)
- February7 (15%)
- March1 (2.1%)
- April4 (8.5%)
- May3 (6.4%)
- June6 (13%)
- July3 (6.4%)
- August8 (17%)
- September5 (11%)
- October4 (8.5%)
- November1 (2.1%)
- December2 (4.3%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight32 (68%)
- Dark, no street lighting13 (28%)
- Dark, street lights lit2 (4.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B7003 crashes
On the B7003, 77% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 55% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph9 (19%)
- 40 mph2 (4.3%)
- 60 mph36 (77%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds29 (62%)
- Raining, no high winds13 (28%)
- Fine with high winds2 (4.3%)
- Raining with high winds1 (2.1%)
- Other2 (4.3%)
Road surface
- Dry26 (55%)
- Wet or damp19 (40%)
- Frost or ice2 (4.3%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway46 (98%)
- Roundabout1 (2.1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B7003 crashes
Car occupants make up 70% of the people killed or injured on the B7003, followed by motorcyclists (16%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant44 (70%)
- Motorcyclist10 (16%)
- Cyclist6 (9.5%)
- Minibus occupant1 (1.6%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant1 (1.6%)
- Van occupant1 (1.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car49 (65%)
- Motorcycle11 (15%)
- Pedal cycle6 (8%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes6 (8%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (1.3%)
- Minibus1 (1.3%)
- Taxi or private hire car1 (1.3%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 55 (7.9%)
- 6 to 103 (4.8%)
- 11 to 151 (1.6%)
- 16 to 2016 (25%)
- 21 to 258 (13%)
- 26 to 357 (11%)
- 36 to 4511 (17%)
- 46 to 557 (11%)
- 56 to 654 (6.3%)
- 66 to 751 (1.6%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider43 (68%)
- Passenger20 (32%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B7003
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B7003
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B7003 crashes by council area
Of the 47 collisions on the B7003, 45 were in Midlothian.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Midlothian | 45 | 57 | 3 | 18 |
Recent crashes on the B7003
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B7003, from 15 May 1997 to 14 August 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 22 Feb 2024, 11:25
- Vauxhall Astra and DAF Trucks
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes Gla Class crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 26 Apr 2022, 16:30
- Mercedes Gla Class and Peugeot 208
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Taxi crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 25 Dec 2020, 22:36
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 15 Aug 2019, 19:05
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Iveco Daily crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 15 Feb 2017, 10:40
- Iveco Daily and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Fatal
Renault Megane crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 30 Aug 2013, 17:30
- Renault Megane and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 4 Apr 2013, 14:00
- Ford Fiesta and Citroen C4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 8 Aug 2011, 18:10
- Ford Transit, Skoda Octavia and BMW 3 Series
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Fatal
Vauxhall Tigra crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 3 Jun 2007, 20:38
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Land Rover Range Rover crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 11 Apr 2007, 14:50
- Land Rover Range Rover and a minibus (8 to 16 seats)
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007950003239
- Slight
Yamaha crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 1 Aug 2006, 15:00
- Yamaha and Vauxhall Meriva
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 18 Jun 2006, 23:10
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 10 Apr 2006, 10:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 11 Oct 2005, 16:27
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Jaguar XJ Series crash on the B7003 in North Lanarkshire, 23 Jun 2004, 18:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Honda CBR600F crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 29 Sep 2003, 13:30
- Honda CBR600F and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda City Fly CLR 125 crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 28 Jan 2003, 19:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 27 Sep 2002, 17:16
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 23 Feb 2000, 23:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Nova crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 22 May 1999, 19:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 25 Jun 1998, 08:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Sierra crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 22 Dec 1997, 08:30
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 10 Jul 1997, 10:30
- Volkswagen Polo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B7003 in Midlothian, 15 May 1997, 20:30
- Ford Fiesta and Audi 80
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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