Serious
Renault Megane crash on the B9161 in Highland, 1 Jun 2024, 15:50
- Renault Megane, a car, BMW X3 and Ducati Streetfighter
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024991450939
B9161 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 132 collisions on the B9161 from 1979 to 2024, with 188 casualties. Of those crashes, 3 were fatal and 38 serious, and 3 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B9161 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 132
- 3,740th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 188
- 1.42 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 3
- 3 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 38
- 48 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the B9161
On the B9161, 2.3% of collisions were fatal and 29% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal32.3%
- Serious3829%
- Slight9169%
Where the B9161 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 3,740th
- Most casualties
- 3,688th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,114th
- Most serious collisions
- 3,345th
B9161 accidents by year
Collisions on the B9161 peaked at 19 in 1981; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B9161, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 8 |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 6 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 | 4 |
| 1987 | 5 | 8 |
| 1986 | 4 | 4 |
| 1985 | 4 | 4 |
| 1984 | 8 | 12 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 15 | 22 |
| 1981 | 19 | 21 |
| 1980 | 11 | 12 |
| 1979 | 12 | 15 |
When crashes happen on the B9161
Thursday has the most collisions on the B9161 (27), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (33).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday13 (9.8%)
- Tuesday14 (11%)
- Wednesday21 (16%)
- Thursday27 (20%)
- Friday19 (14%)
- Saturday23 (17%)
- Sunday15 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am5 (3.8%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am13 (9.8%)
- 9am to noon22 (17%)
- Noon to 3pm30 (23%)
- 3pm to 6pm33 (25%)
- 6pm to 9pm16 (12%)
- 9pm to midnight13 (9.8%)
Collisions by month
- January8 (6.1%)
- February11 (8.3%)
- March8 (6.1%)
- April10 (7.6%)
- May14 (11%)
- June10 (7.6%)
- July8 (6.1%)
- August13 (9.8%)
- September9 (6.8%)
- October9 (6.8%)
- November18 (14%)
- December14 (11%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight97 (73%)
- Dark, street lights lit21 (16%)
- Dark, no street lighting8 (6.1%)
- Dark, lighting unknown4 (3%)
- Dark, street lights unlit2 (1.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B9161 crashes
On the B9161, 62% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 64% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph82 (62%)
- 40 mph1 (0.8%)
- 60 mph47 (36%)
- 70 mph2 (1.5%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds106 (80%)
- Raining, no high winds15 (11%)
- Raining with high winds2 (1.5%)
- Fine with high winds1 (0.8%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (0.8%)
- Other7 (5.3%)
Road surface
- Dry84 (64%)
- Wet or damp40 (30%)
- Frost or ice7 (5.3%)
- Snow1 (0.8%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway98 (74%)
- One way street or slip road30 (23%)
- Dual carriageway4 (3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B9161 crashes
Car occupants make up 45% of the people killed or injured on the B9161, followed by pedestrians (27%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant84 (45%)
- Pedestrian50 (27%)
- Cyclist16 (8.5%)
- Motorcyclist14 (7.4%)
- Bus or coach occupant11 (5.9%)
- Van occupant7 (3.7%)
- Minibus occupant2 (1.1%)
- Other4 (2.1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car149 (70%)
- Motorcycle19 (8.9%)
- Pedal cycle15 (7%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes9 (4.2%)
- Bus or coach6 (2.8%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes6 (2.8%)
- Minibus3 (1.4%)
- Other6 (2.8%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 54 (2.1%)
- 6 to 1018 (9.6%)
- 11 to 1514 (7.4%)
- 16 to 2032 (17%)
- 21 to 2522 (12%)
- 26 to 3519 (10%)
- 36 to 4526 (14%)
- 46 to 5523 (12%)
- 56 to 657 (3.7%)
- 66 to 7517 (9%)
- Over 756 (3.2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider79 (42%)
- Passenger59 (31%)
- Pedestrian50 (27%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B9161
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B9161
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B9161 crashes by town
Of the 132 collisions on the B9161, 59 were in the built-up area of Inverness.
Recent crashes on the B9161
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B9161, from 10 June 1998 to 1 June 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Dacia Duster crash on the B9161 in Highland, 2 Nov 2019, 13:37
- Dacia Duster, Jaguar XF Series and Land Rover Range Rover
- 3 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2019910894488
- Fatal
Alexander Dennis crash on the B9161 in Highland, 11 Jan 2019, 17:40
- 1 vehicle, 10 casualties
Ref 201991SNE2792
- Slight
Honda Jazz crash on the B9161 in Highland, 23 Dec 2018, 16:00
- Honda Jazz and Citroen DS3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201891SNE2671
- Fatal
Audi S3 crash on the B9161 in Highland, 17 Nov 2015, 22:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201591NE20585
- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the B9161 in Highland, 18 May 2012, 08:25
- Honda Civic, a car, MG MGF, Skoda Fabia and 2 other vehicles
- 6 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201291NE06408
- Slight
Jaguar X Type crash on the B9161 in Highland, 19 Aug 2011, 13:59
- Jaguar X Type and Alexander Dennis
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201191NE11276
- Fatal
Volkswagen LT 35 crash on the B9161 in Highland, 17 Jan 2010, 00:16
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201091NE00716
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B9161 in Highland, 24 Apr 2009, 17:45
- Motorcycle 125cc to 500cc and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200991NE06197
- Slight
Car crash on the B9161 in Highland, 20 Dec 2006, 14:32
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200691NE32040
- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B9161 in Highland, 24 Mar 2004, 15:15
- Volkswagen Polo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200491NE06947
- Slight
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the B9161 in Highland, 10 Jun 2003, 19:30
- Mercedes Sprinter and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200391NE13948
- Slight
Volvo S40 crash on the B9161 in Highland, 21 Nov 2002, 15:55
- Volvo S40 and Skoda Octavia
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200291NE28444
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B9161 in Highland, 1 Nov 2002, 08:05
- Rover 200 Series and Peugeot 305
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200291NE26596
- Slight
Renault 19 crash on the B9161 in Highland, 7 Sep 2002, 11:50
- Renault 19 and Volvo 740
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200291NE21996
- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B9161 in Highland, 24 Aug 2002, 16:55
- Vauxhall Vectra and Renault Trafic
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200291NE20767
- Slight
Ford Sierra crash on the B9161 in Highland, 12 Feb 2002, 07:50
- Ford Sierra and an agricultural vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200291NE03697
- Slight
Honda NSR125R crash on the B9161 in Highland, 6 Aug 2001, 12:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200191NE19286
- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the B9161 in Highland, 16 Jul 2001, 18:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200191NE17337
- Slight
Car crash on the B9161 in Highland, 14 May 2001, 14:45
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200191NE11065
- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B9161 in Highland, 20 Dec 2000, 10:35
- Vauxhall Vectra and Ford KA
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200091NE30024
- Slight
Citroen ZX crash on the B9161 in Highland, 18 Nov 1999, 08:30
- Citroen ZX and Renault Laguna
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199991NE24452
- Serious
Peugeot 405 crash on the B9161 in Highland, 14 Oct 1998, 09:15
- Peugeot 405 and Citroen AX
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199891E020547
- Serious
Ford Sierra crash on the B9161 in Highland, 20 Aug 1998, 12:00
- Ford Sierra and Ford Orion
- 2 vehicles, 7 casualties
Ref 199891E016317
- Serious
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the B9161 in Highland, 10 Jun 1998, 12:30
- Vauxhall Cavalier and a car
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 199891E010997