Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 2 Dec 2025, 16:30
- Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen T-Cross
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
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B7030 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 86 collisions on the B7030 from 1979 to 2025, with 127 casualties. Of those crashes, 4 were fatal and 31 serious, and 4 people were killed.
In 2025 there were 4 collisions on the B7030, up 300% from 1 in 2024, with 5 casualties.
- Collisions since 1979
- 86
- 4,173rd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 127
- 1.48 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 4
- 4 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 31
- 41 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 4
- Up 300% on 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 5
- Up 400% on 2024
Crash severity on the B7030
On the B7030, 4.7% of collisions were fatal and 36% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal44.7%
- Serious3136%
- Slight5159%
Where the B7030 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,173rd
- Most casualties
- 4,095th
- Most fatal collisions
- 2,815th
- Most serious collisions
- 3,580th
B7030 accidents by year
Collisions on the B7030 peaked at 11 in 1983 and were down to 4 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B7030, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025: 4
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 6 |
| 1988 | 3 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 4 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 11 | 18 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | 4 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 | 12 |
| 1979 | 4 | 8 |
When crashes happen on the B7030
Friday has the most collisions on the B7030 (20), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (19).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday13 (15%)
- Tuesday9 (10%)
- Wednesday8 (9.3%)
- Thursday15 (17%)
- Friday20 (23%)
- Saturday12 (14%)
- Sunday9 (10%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am5 (5.8%)
- 3am to 6am1 (1.2%)
- 6am to 9am9 (10%)
- 9am to noon12 (14%)
- Noon to 3pm10 (12%)
- 3pm to 6pm19 (22%)
- 6pm to 9pm18 (21%)
- 9pm to midnight12 (14%)
Collisions by month
- January11 (13%)
- February6 (7%)
- March4 (4.7%)
- April9 (10%)
- May6 (7%)
- June6 (7%)
- July7 (8.1%)
- August8 (9.3%)
- September9 (10%)
- October10 (12%)
- November3 (3.5%)
- December7 (8.1%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight56 (65%)
- Dark, no street lighting16 (19%)
- Dark, street lights lit13 (15%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (1.2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B7030 crashes
On the B7030, 43% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 62% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph37 (43%)
- 40 mph8 (9.3%)
- 50 mph4 (4.7%)
- 60 mph36 (42%)
- 70 mph1 (1.2%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds64 (74%)
- Raining, no high winds10 (12%)
- Snowing, no high winds3 (3.5%)
- Raining with high winds2 (2.3%)
- Other6 (7%)
- Not recorded1 (1.2%)
Road surface
- Dry53 (62%)
- Wet or damp27 (31%)
- Frost or ice3 (3.5%)
- Snow3 (3.5%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway82 (95%)
- Roundabout2 (2.3%)
- Dual carriageway1 (1.2%)
- Not recorded1 (1.2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B7030 crashes
Car occupants make up 65% of the people killed or injured on the B7030, followed by motorcyclists (13%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant82 (65%)
- Motorcyclist17 (13%)
- Pedestrian9 (7.1%)
- Van occupant7 (5.5%)
- Cyclist6 (4.7%)
- Bus or coach occupant3 (2.4%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)2 (1.6%)
- Other vehicle occupant1 (0.8%)
Vehicles involved
- Car99 (67%)
- Motorcycle15 (10%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes10 (6.8%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes9 (6.1%)
- Pedal cycle6 (4.1%)
- Bus or coach4 (2.7%)
- Other vehicle4 (2.7%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 55 (3.9%)
- 6 to 109 (7.1%)
- 11 to 159 (7.1%)
- 16 to 2028 (22%)
- 21 to 2520 (16%)
- 26 to 3521 (17%)
- 36 to 4513 (10%)
- 46 to 5514 (11%)
- 56 to 656 (4.7%)
- 66 to 752 (1.6%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider69 (54%)
- Passenger49 (39%)
- Pedestrian9 (7.1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B7030
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B7030
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B7030 crashes by council area
Of the 86 collisions on the B7030, 82 were in City of Edinburgh.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | City of Edinburgh | 82 | 123 | 4 | 31 |
B7030 crashes by town
Of the 86 collisions on the B7030, 13 were in the built-up area of Ratho Station and Newbridge.
Recent crashes on the B7030
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B7030, from 17 September 1996 to 2 December 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Lexmoto TR crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 12 May 2025, 21:30
- Lexmoto TR and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen C4 crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 7 Apr 2025, 17:10
- Citroen C4 and Volkswagen Passat
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 16 Jan 2025, 13:00
- Ford Fiesta and Honda Civic
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Mokka crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 5 Nov 2024, 15:45
- Vauxhall Mokka and Honda Civic
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 5 Oct 2021, 06:30
- Volvo and Hyundai i30
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 22 Aug 2021, 10:00
- BMW 3 Series and Ford S-Max
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Serious
Suzuki SX4 crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 6 Mar 2021, 20:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 3 Feb 2020, 18:45
- Renault Clio and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 25 Jun 2016, 08:01
- Honda Civic and Skoda Octavia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Fatal
Subaru Impreza crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 17 Dec 2015, 10:41
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015950005734
- Slight
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 30 Oct 2015, 09:39
- Mercedes Sprinter and Wrightbus Streetlite
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 16 Oct 2013, 18:00
- Vauxhall Corsa and Seat Altea
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 13 Dec 2007, 20:45
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
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- Slight
Fiat Brava crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 13 Dec 2004, 16:30
- Fiat Brava and Scania
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 19 Sep 2004, 08:15
- Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 12 Jan 2004, 13:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 21 Feb 2003, 07:45
- Volkswagen Polo and Daewoo Matiz
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Almera crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 20 May 2002, 17:11
- Nissan Almera, Ford KA and Fiat Bravo
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Serious
Ford Fiesta crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 26 Apr 2002, 07:00
- Ford Fiesta and Volvo 440
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vehicle crash on the B7030 in West Lothian, 4 Apr 2000, 20:15
- Other vehicle and a motorcycle over 125cc
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B7030 in Renfrewshire, 23 Jul 1999, 20:40
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199997KA04607
- Serious
Mitsubishi crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 26 Jun 1998, 18:53
- Mitsubishi and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 6 casualties
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- Slight
Rover 600 Series crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 7 Jan 1998, 08:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1998950021198
- Slight
Vehicle crash on the B7030 in the City of Edinburgh, 17 Sep 1996, 11:40
- Other vehicle and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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