B702 accidents: crash map and statistics

Name: Road traffic accidents on the B702, 1979 to 2023
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 184 collisions on the B702 from 1979 to 2023, with 206 casualties. Of those crashes, 3 were fatal and 28 serious, and 3 people were killed.

The last recorded collision on the B702 was on 30 December 2023.

Collisions since 1979: 184; 3,343rd highest of 4,923 roads
Casualties: 206; 1.12 per collision
Fatal collisions: 3; 3 people killed
Serious collisions: 28; 28 seriously injured
Last recorded collision: 30 Dec 2023
Busiest year: 2000; 19 collisions

Crash severity on the B702

On the B702, 1.6% of collisions were fatal and 15% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.

Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2023

Fatal31.6%
Serious2815%
Slight15383%

Where the B702 ranks among 4,923 roads

Most collisions: 3,343rd
Most casualties: 3,580th
Most fatal collisions: 3,114th
Most serious collisions: 3,697th

B702 accidents by year

Collisions on the B702 peaked at 19 in 2000, and none have been recorded since 2023.

Collisions and casualties on the B702, 1979 to 2023

Collisions
Collisions in 2023
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

View as a table

Year	Collisions	Casualties
2023	1	3
2022	2	2
2021	2	2
2020	0	0
2019	0	0
2018	0	0
2017	0	0
2016	1	1
2015	1	3
2014	0	0
2013	0	0
2012	1	1
2011	1	1
2010	5	5
2009	7	7
2008	6	6
2007	10	12
2006	7	7
2005	10	11
2004	11	11
2003	16	18
2002	7	7
2001	14	14
2000	19	20
1999	12	13
1998	2	4
1997	2	3
1996	2	3
1995	1	1
1994	0	0
1993	2	2
1992	2	2
1991	4	5
1990	5	6
1989	6	6
1988	2	2
1987	2	2
1986	5	5
1985	2	2
1984	2	2
1983	1	1
1982	2	2
1981	5	6
1980	3	3
1979	1	5

When crashes happen on the B702

Tuesday has the most collisions on the B702 (36), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (47).

Collisions by day of the week

Monday22 (12%)
Tuesday36 (20%)
Wednesday28 (15%)
Thursday27 (15%)
Friday32 (17%)
Saturday21 (11%)
Sunday18 (9.8%)

Collisions by time of day

Midnight to 3am3 (1.6%)
3am to 6am1 (0.5%)
6am to 9am14 (7.6%)
9am to noon37 (20%)
Noon to 3pm45 (24%)
3pm to 6pm47 (26%)
6pm to 9pm26 (14%)
9pm to midnight11 (6%)

Collisions by month

January14 (7.6%)
February14 (7.6%)
March13 (7.1%)
April15 (8.2%)
May11 (6%)
June20 (11%)
July14 (7.6%)
August20 (11%)
September14 (7.6%)
October16 (8.7%)
November13 (7.1%)
December20 (11%)

Light conditions at the time

Daylight140 (76%)
Dark, street lights lit40 (22%)
Dark, street lights unlit4 (2.2%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

Road and weather conditions in B702 crashes

On the B702, 97% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 67% on a dry road surface.

Speed limit at the scene

20 mph1 (0.5%)
30 mph178 (97%)
40 mph3 (1.6%)
60 mph2 (1.1%)

Weather at the time

Fine, no high winds140 (76%)
Raining, no high winds21 (11%)
Fine with high winds6 (3.3%)
Raining with high winds2 (1.1%)
Other10 (5.4%)
Not recorded5 (2.7%)

Road surface

Dry123 (67%)
Wet or damp56 (30%)
Snow2 (1.1%)
Flood over 3cm deep1 (0.5%)
Frost or ice1 (0.5%)
Not recorded1 (0.5%)

Type of road

Single carriageway180 (98%)
Roundabout3 (1.6%)
Dual carriageway1 (0.5%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

People hurt and vehicles involved in B702 crashes

Car occupants make up 27% of the people killed or injured on the B702, followed by pedestrians (27%).

Casualties by road user

Car occupant55 (27%)
Pedestrian55 (27%)
Bus or coach occupant37 (18%)
Cyclist33 (16%)
Motorcyclist20 (9.7%)
Taxi or private hire car occupant3 (1.5%)
Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)2 (1%)
Minibus occupant1 (0.5%)

Vehicles involved

Car153 (53%)
Bus or coach45 (16%)
Pedal cycle33 (11%)
Motorcycle20 (6.9%)
Taxi or private hire car14 (4.8%)
Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes14 (4.8%)
Other9 (3.1%)
Not recorded2 (0.7%)

Casualties by age

0 to 54 (1.9%)
6 to 105 (2.4%)
11 to 158 (3.9%)
16 to 2019 (9.2%)
21 to 2522 (11%)
26 to 3536 (17%)
36 to 4526 (13%)
46 to 5519 (9.2%)
56 to 6525 (12%)
66 to 7518 (8.7%)
Over 7519 (9.2%)
Not recorded5 (2.4%)

Drivers, passengers and pedestrians

Driver or rider91 (44%)
Passenger60 (29%)
Pedestrian55 (27%)

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B702

Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B702

25 crashes
Serious
Slight

B702 crashes by council area

Collisions on the B702 were recorded in 4 council areas. City of Edinburgh has the most, with 127, followed by Midlothian (50) and North Ayrshire (3).

Collisions on the B702 in each area, 1979 to 2023
Rank	Area	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	City of Edinburgh	127	134	0	16
2nd	Midlothian	50	63	3	10
3rd	North Ayrshire	3	3	0	0
4th	North Lanarkshire	3	5	0	1

B702 crashes by town

Collisions on the B702 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Edinburgh (127) and Loanhead (44).

Latest recorded crashes on the B702

These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B702, from 17 July 2008 to 30 December 2023.

Severity

Slight30 Dec 2023, 18:46
Nissan Leaf crash on the B702 in Midlothian, 30 Dec 2023, 18:46
- Nissan Leaf and Skoda Fabia
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2023991393411
Slight31 Oct 2022, 16:40
Seat Ibiza crash on the B702 in Midlothian, 31 Oct 2022, 16:40
- Seat Ibiza and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022991236527
Slight22 Feb 2022, 07:31
Mercedes C Class crash on the B702 in Midlothian, 22 Feb 2022, 07:31
- Mercedes C Class and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022991145960
Slight18 Nov 2021, 14:50
Maserati Ghibli crash on the B702 in Midlothian, 18 Nov 2021, 14:50
- Maserati Ghibli and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021991114839
Slight19 Jul 2021, 09:40
Volvo crash on the B702 in Midlothian, 19 Jul 2021, 09:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021991067829
Slight27 Aug 2016, 12:20
Volvo V70 crash on the B702 in Midlothian, 27 Aug 2016, 12:20
- Volvo V70 and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016950004115
Serious5 Mar 2015, 16:30
Taxi crash on the B702 in North Lanarkshire, 5 Mar 2015, 16:30
- Taxi or private hire car and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201597NC00403
Slight12 Oct 2012, 08:40
Mercedes C Class crash on the B702 in North Lanarkshire, 12 Oct 2012, 08:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201297ND00910
Slight27 Jan 2011, 13:05
Volvo crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 27 Jan 2011, 13:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2011950000689
Serious14 Sep 2010, 11:15
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 14 Sep 2010, 11:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010950006700
Slight22 Jul 2010, 18:50
Dennis crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 22 Jul 2010, 18:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010950005259
Slight6 Jul 2010, 16:29
Suzuki Vitara crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 6 Jul 2010, 16:29
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010950004935
Slight15 Apr 2010, 13:45
London Taxis Int. TX4 crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 15 Apr 2010, 13:45
- London Taxis Int. TX4 and Suzuki SX4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010950002800
Slight23 Feb 2010, 08:40
Car crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 23 Feb 2010, 08:40
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010950001782
Slight13 Dec 2009, 11:45
Peugeot 207 crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 13 Dec 2009, 11:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950009980
Slight1 Dec 2009, 16:30
Mini One crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 1 Dec 2009, 16:30
- Mini One and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950009577
Slight31 Jul 2009, 17:15
Volvo crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 31 Jul 2009, 17:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950005858
Slight17 Apr 2009, 11:25
Volvo crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 17 Apr 2009, 11:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950002842
Slight15 Apr 2009, 18:30
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 15 Apr 2009, 18:30
- Volkswagen Polo and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950002804
Slight31 Jan 2009, 19:50
Kawasaki ER500 crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 31 Jan 2009, 19:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950000805
Slight5 Jan 2009, 11:20
Iveco Daily crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 5 Jan 2009, 11:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009950000068
Slight4 Oct 2008, 17:50
Ford Focus crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 4 Oct 2008, 17:50
- Ford Focus and Honda Civic
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008950008064
Slight3 Sep 2008, 10:30
London Taxis Int. Txii crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 3 Sep 2008, 10:30
- London Taxis Int. Txii and Yamaha Ybr 125
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008950007381
Slight1 Sep 2008, 15:31
Ford Transit Connect crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 1 Sep 2008, 15:31
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2008950007347
Slight17 Jul 2008, 20:55
London Taxis Int. TX1 crash on the B702 in the City of Edinburgh, 17 Jul 2008, 20:55
- London Taxis Int. TX1 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008950006486