Recurring concern

Inadequate safety controls at high-risk road junctions

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First reported 2 Dec 2013•Latest report 11 Dec 2025

Definition

What this concern includes

Includes failures or hazards in road-junction layouts and dedicated safety controls where recurring collisions or serious collision risk indicate that the junction is not reliably made safe, including layout, signage, markings, speed or other junction-specific mitigation measures.

Not included

  • Excludes generic road-safety, highway-maintenance or collision concerns without a material road-junction safety condition.
  • Excludes failures limited to a specific road-marking, signage or inspection process where junction safety is not the shared unsafe condition.
  • Excludes pedestrian-crossing, railway, vehicle-design and non-junction hazards unless the assertion directly concerns safety of the road junction.
  • Excludes a single isolated collision or factual hazard where no continuing deficiency or recurring collision risk is identified.
Reports
55

Distinct published reports

Individual concerns
85

A report can raise multiple concerns

Date range
2013–2025

First to latest report issue date

Stated actions
126

Described in published responses

Reports over time

Reports over time

Reports about this concern issued each year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Most frequent recipients

Most frequent recipients

Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.

National Highways8
Department for Transport6
Office of the Chief Coroner4
Transport for London4
Lincolnshire County Council3
Recipient name withheld3
A-One+2
Apple (UK) Limited2
Birmingham City Council2
Google UK Limited2
Leicester City Council2
Nottinghamshire County Council2
Slough Borough Council2
TomTom2
Wiltshire Council2

Concerns and responses across reports

Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. Nottinghamshire

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    Molly Jean Mills · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Molly Jean Mills, known as Jean, was involved in a collision with a lorry while turning right on the A6006 near Stanford on Soar on 6 June 2017. She died in hospital on 17 July 2017 after contracting bronchopneumonia associated with rib fractures sustained in the collision. The report identified concerns that the junction layout, incline, obstructed visibility, unclear manoeuvring arrangements and inadequate warnings increased the risk of future collisions and deaths.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

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    Inadequate visibility of oncoming traffic for vehicles waiting or turning at the junction

    Wider context from the report

    “1. There is a significant incline on this road (in the direction the lorry was travelling). This makes the visibility issues referred to below much more significant. 2. If there are vehicles in the central carriageway waiting to turn right into both the DNRC and Home Farm, as here, there is a risk of them having an inadequate view of oncoming traffic on the A6006, before making their turning manoeuvres. 3. This is the case in both directions, but particularly for vehicles travelling in the direction towards Rempstone, because of the incline of the road. 4. The evidence of the lorry driver was that he did not see Jean’s car until she turned in front of his vehicle. 5. The evidence of the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit officer was that Jean’s view would have been largely or completely blocked by vehicles waiting to turn right into DNRC until 2.93 seconds before impact. 6. Witness evidence suggested that the right turn into DNRC is often backed up, resulting in queues in this central lane, making visibility worse. It was suggested this may be partly because of a security barrier in the DNRC grounds, which causes traffic to back up. This is likely to remain a busy junction when the DNRC opens. 7. If the oncoming vehicle (coming up the incline towards Rempstone) was a standard vehicle, rather than a lorry, visibility would be even worse, given that the cab of a lorry is higher up. 8. Similarly, if the vehicles waiting to turn right (into Home Farm and DNRC) were lorries or other large vehicles, such as ambulances, then visibility concerns would be heightened further. 9. There is an element of uncertainty at the junction – where both vehicles are turning right – there is no clear indication of who has right of way or how the vehicles should make their manoeuvres. 10. There is a solid double white line on the road just before the turning into Home Farm. This requires a driver turning right to make a sharp-angled turn. 11. The signs on either side of the junction warn oncoming traffic of the DNRC junction, but not the Home Farm junction. The fact that the Home Farm road is a private road should not reduce the need for adequate safety warnings to drivers. 12. I have been provided with a Nottinghamshire County Council Road Safety Audit regarding this junction, which is dated 21.9.15. This contains the following extract : During the site visit we were approached by a member of the public (apparently the owner) from Home Farm, opposite the Stanford Hall Access. He brought to our attention an issue which he felt had safety implications. Drivers intending to turn right into the Home Farm access have to wait on their side of the A6006 centre line to give way to oncoming traffic, as previously. They then have to turn across both the right turn lane and the Eastbound A6006 traffic lane. If a number of vehicles were occupying the right turn lane, he felt there would be potential to mask oncoming A6006 vehicles from view. Although the existing situation requires a right turner to wait in the westbound lane of the A6006, he also felt that he would be at greater risk of shunt type accidents than previously. 13. Sadly, this appears to have been the very risk that played a part in this collision. ”

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    Molly Jean Mills · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Risk of shunt-type collisions for vehicles waiting to turn right

    Wider context from the report

    “1. There is a significant incline on this road (in the direction the lorry was travelling). This makes the visibility issues referred to below much more significant. 2. If there are vehicles in the central carriageway waiting to turn right into both the DNRC and Home Farm, as here, there is a risk of them having an inadequate view of oncoming traffic on the A6006, before making their turning manoeuvres. 3. This is the case in both directions, but particularly for vehicles travelling in the direction towards Rempstone, because of the incline of the road. 4. The evidence of the lorry driver was that he did not see Jean’s car until she turned in front of his vehicle. 5. The evidence of the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit officer was that Jean’s view would have been largely or completely blocked by vehicles waiting to turn right into DNRC until 2.93 seconds before impact. 6. Witness evidence suggested that the right turn into DNRC is often backed up, resulting in queues in this central lane, making visibility worse. It was suggested this may be partly because of a security barrier in the DNRC grounds, which causes traffic to back up. This is likely to remain a busy junction when the DNRC opens. 7. If the oncoming vehicle (coming up the incline towards Rempstone) was a standard vehicle, rather than a lorry, visibility would be even worse, given that the cab of a lorry is higher up. 8. Similarly, if the vehicles waiting to turn right (into Home Farm and DNRC) were lorries or other large vehicles, such as ambulances, then visibility concerns would be heightened further. 9. There is an element of uncertainty at the junction – where both vehicles are turning right – there is no clear indication of who has right of way or how the vehicles should make their manoeuvres. 10. There is a solid double white line on the road just before the turning into Home Farm. This requires a driver turning right to make a sharp-angled turn. 11. The signs on either side of the junction warn oncoming traffic of the DNRC junction, but not the Home Farm junction. The fact that the Home Farm road is a private road should not reduce the need for adequate safety warnings to drivers. 12. I have been provided with a Nottinghamshire County Council Road Safety Audit regarding this junction, which is dated 21.9.15. This contains the following extract : During the site visit we were approached by a member of the public (apparently the owner) from Home Farm, opposite the Stanford Hall Access. He brought to our attention an issue which he felt had safety implications. Drivers intending to turn right into the Home Farm access have to wait on their side of the A6006 centre line to give way to oncoming traffic, as previously. They then have to turn across both the right turn lane and the Eastbound A6006 traffic lane. If a number of vehicles were occupying the right turn lane, he felt there would be potential to mask oncoming A6006 vehicles from view. Although the existing situation requires a right turner to wait in the westbound lane of the A6006, he also felt that he would be at greater risk of shunt type accidents than previously. 13. Sadly, this appears to have been the very risk that played a part in this collision. ”

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    Molly Jean Mills · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Road layout requiring a sharp-angled right turn into Home Farm

    Wider context from the report

    “1. There is a significant incline on this road (in the direction the lorry was travelling). This makes the visibility issues referred to below much more significant. 2. If there are vehicles in the central carriageway waiting to turn right into both the DNRC and Home Farm, as here, there is a risk of them having an inadequate view of oncoming traffic on the A6006, before making their turning manoeuvres. 3. This is the case in both directions, but particularly for vehicles travelling in the direction towards Rempstone, because of the incline of the road. 4. The evidence of the lorry driver was that he did not see Jean’s car until she turned in front of his vehicle. 5. The evidence of the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit officer was that Jean’s view would have been largely or completely blocked by vehicles waiting to turn right into DNRC until 2.93 seconds before impact. 6. Witness evidence suggested that the right turn into DNRC is often backed up, resulting in queues in this central lane, making visibility worse. It was suggested this may be partly because of a security barrier in the DNRC grounds, which causes traffic to back up. This is likely to remain a busy junction when the DNRC opens. 7. If the oncoming vehicle (coming up the incline towards Rempstone) was a standard vehicle, rather than a lorry, visibility would be even worse, given that the cab of a lorry is higher up. 8. Similarly, if the vehicles waiting to turn right (into Home Farm and DNRC) were lorries or other large vehicles, such as ambulances, then visibility concerns would be heightened further. 9. There is an element of uncertainty at the junction – where both vehicles are turning right – there is no clear indication of who has right of way or how the vehicles should make their manoeuvres. 10. There is a solid double white line on the road just before the turning into Home Farm. This requires a driver turning right to make a sharp-angled turn. 11. The signs on either side of the junction warn oncoming traffic of the DNRC junction, but not the Home Farm junction. The fact that the Home Farm road is a private road should not reduce the need for adequate safety warnings to drivers. 12. I have been provided with a Nottinghamshire County Council Road Safety Audit regarding this junction, which is dated 21.9.15. This contains the following extract : During the site visit we were approached by a member of the public (apparently the owner) from Home Farm, opposite the Stanford Hall Access. He brought to our attention an issue which he felt had safety implications. Drivers intending to turn right into the Home Farm access have to wait on their side of the A6006 centre line to give way to oncoming traffic, as previously. They then have to turn across both the right turn lane and the Eastbound A6006 traffic lane. If a number of vehicles were occupying the right turn lane, he felt there would be potential to mask oncoming A6006 vehicles from view. Although the existing situation requires a right turner to wait in the westbound lane of the A6006, he also felt that he would be at greater risk of shunt type accidents than previously. 13. Sadly, this appears to have been the very risk that played a part in this collision. ”

    Source location

    Molly Jean Mills · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Develop alternative junction measures, including revisions to the central traffic island and associated road markings, if closure is not pursued.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Should it not prove possible or desirable to close the access, we are considering a package of alternative measures to assist drivers attempting to turn right at that location. This includes revisions to the position of the existing central traffic island, and its associated road markings, to make it easier for vehicles to gain access to the right-turn lane when approaching from the east. This should allow drivers to position their vehicles where they can wait more comfortably for a safe gap in the oncoming traffic.”

    Source location

    2018-0051-Response-by-Nottingham-County-Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 8 June 2018

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Assess permanent closure of the Home Farm access and consult affected parties.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “I can confirm that we are already considering a number of highway improvement measures at this location. The inclusion of this work in the 2018/19 Highways Programme was recently approved by the Council’s Communities and Place Committee. However there is some investigatory work to be carried out before we can finalise our proposals.”

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    2018-0051-Response-by-Nottingham-County-Council
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    Published 8 June 2018

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Permanent closure of the Home Farm access may not be possible without specific Secretary of State authorisation if objections are received.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Firstly we need to consider if the access to Home Farm can be closed on a permanent basis. We are obliged to explore this option as the most obvious and effective solution, since it would remove the opportunity for the right-turn manoeuvre that Jean attempted, and therefore almost guarantee that a similar collision would not occur in the future. This would require consultation with the various parties affected. Should we receive objections then this closure may not prove possible without specific authorisation from the Secretary of State.”

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    2018-0051-Response-by-Nottingham-County-Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 8 June 2018

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  2. Wiltshire and Swindon

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    Nina MAGGS · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Nina MAGGS died at the scene from multiple traumatic injuries after being struck by an Iveco road sweeper while attempting to cross Hyde Road at a junction in Swindon on 23 February 2017. The report raises concerns about the safety of pedestrians at the junction, including inadequate pedestrian signals and insufficient time to cross safely, particularly for people with physical, visual or hearing impairments.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Lack of safe visibility and crossing conditions for pedestrians at the junction

    Wider context from the report

    “The general safety of pedestrians crossing this junction with Ermin Street, Kingsdown Road and Beechcroft Road in Swindon. During the course of the Inquest I was satisfied that the reason Nina was not using the designated location pedestrian crossing across Hyde Road was due to the fact that in crossing the road she would not have had a clear view of approaching vehicles up Beechcroft Road which could be turning left into Hyde Road. It concerns me that whilst modifications had been carried out to the road to allow pedestrians to cross the road including those for example using disability scooters having regard to the lowering of the pavements they do so at significant risk of harm and even death. Whilst the junction is controlled by traffic lights there is no assistance given to pedestrians, such as a “green man”, an active sound indicating that it is safe to cross or vibrating module at the side of the road that can be sensed by somebody with a visual and hearing impairment. In fact I heard evidence during the course of the hearing that whilst there was a period of time when all the lights at the junction were red this lasted a matter of 4 seconds which is totally insufficient in my view in giving a pedestrian and in particular one that may have a physical impairment time to safely cross any of the roads at the junction. My concern is so high here that I would ask you to treat this as a priority in considering what action if any is to be taken as I believe this is a regularly used junction by pedestrians and their safety is my utmost concern in submitting this Regulation 28 Report. ”

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    Nina MAGGS · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    Analyze signal operation and traffic levels, assess alternatives, and develop preliminary technology and civil-engineering designs for pedestrian signal phases.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Following the fatal accident an analysis of the current operation of the traffic signals at Kingsdown Crossroads was carried out, including an analysis of the current traffic levels. A scheme to”

    Source location

    2017-0216-Response-by-Swindon-Borough-Council_Redacted
    Page 1 · response
    Published 25 September 2017

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    Prepare and obtain approval for a briefing recommending further investigation and stakeholder and public consultation on the proposed pedestrian signal scheme.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Since receipt of the Regulation 28 notice, further work has included the preparation and sign off of a briefing note for the Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Place and sign off by myself as Head of Highways and Transport. This has recommended and approved a proposal to take the proposed scheme forward to further investigation and consultation with stakeholders and the public.”

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    2017-0216-Response-by-Swindon-Borough-Council_Redacted
    Page 3 · response
    Published 25 September 2017

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

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    The junction’s constrained sight lines and pavement space make alternative pedestrian safety options undeliverable or less beneficial than the proposed approach.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “A range of alternative options have been considered for the junction. These have included a do nothing option, zebra crossings, different pedestrian phasing arrangements and the potential to significantly widen or expand the junction itself. The junction is however very constrained in relation to sight lines and pavement space and each of these options have been ruled out on either benefit or deliverability grounds when compared to the current proposed way forward”

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    2017-0216-Response-by-Swindon-Borough-Council_Redacted
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    Published 25 September 2017

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  3. Cumbria

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    Jeffrey William Matthews · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Jeffrey William Matthews suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle collided with a Nissan Juke at the C2051 crossroads on 26 March 2017. The report raised concerns that the crossroads and Give Way sign were obscured by hedgerows and that warning signage was inadequate, with previously recommended safety measures not implemented due to a lack of resources.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure to implement identified highway safety measures

    Wider context from the report

    “The C1021 is a minor country road that runs from the A595 at Orton Grange Roundabout in a north westerly direction and terminates when it joins the C2051 at Great Orton village. The road is generally unmarked and just wide enough for two vehicles to pass in opposite directions. The statutory speed limit is 60 mph. Approximately 220 metres prior to the scene of the collision on the C1021, is a left hand bend as you approach from the A595. The bend travels through an angle of approximately 16 degrees before the road straightens on the approach to the crossroads. The C1021 is straight for approximately 196 metres from the bend to the crossroad and continues straight beyond the crossroads for approximately 159 metres before entering another left hand bend. The police collision investigation report dated 14th August 2017 identifies at paragraph 4.4 that at this point, the presence of the crossroad junction is not obvious to any approaching vehicle. The height of the roadside hedgerows and their close proximity cause a tunnel effect and as such obscure any sign of the crossroads. It is also noted that the presence of the 'Give Way' sign at the crossroad junction is lost in the background and therefore not obviously visible to approaching drivers from a distance. Cumbria County Council is responsible for implementing measures on the county highway network that aim to reduce casualties and the risk of collisions. The C2051 Great Orton Crossroad was previously identified as having a sufficiently serious collision record during the period 1st October 2012 up to 30th September 2015. Capita were commissioned to carry out an independent investigation and inspection. The finding in the police investigation report at paragraph 4.4 as set out above was not identified by Capita. Evidence was heard at the inquest that the recommendations made by Capita in their report dated May 2016 were not implemented due to a lack of resources. The recommendations were; 1. The application of High Friction Surfacing on the north and southbound approached 2. Vegetation trimming – cutting back vegetation to the south-east, north-east and north-west quadrant verge areas 3. Additional Road markings on C1021 junction approaches – provide ‘SLOW’ markings on red patch on the C1021 approaches, adjacent to warning signs. (1) The current warning signage on approach to the junction from a north westerly direction is inadequate. (2) The height of the roadside hedgerows and their close proximity causes a tunnel effect obscuring any sign of the crossroads restricting visibility. (3) Modifications to the junction on approach as recommended by Capita should be re-considered to minimise the risk of incidents and death in the future. ”

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    Jeffrey William Matthews · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    Inadequate warning signage on the north-westerly approach to the junction

    Wider context from the report

    “The C1021 is a minor country road that runs from the A595 at Orton Grange Roundabout in a north westerly direction and terminates when it joins the C2051 at Great Orton village. The road is generally unmarked and just wide enough for two vehicles to pass in opposite directions. The statutory speed limit is 60 mph. Approximately 220 metres prior to the scene of the collision on the C1021, is a left hand bend as you approach from the A595. The bend travels through an angle of approximately 16 degrees before the road straightens on the approach to the crossroads. The C1021 is straight for approximately 196 metres from the bend to the crossroad and continues straight beyond the crossroads for approximately 159 metres before entering another left hand bend. The police collision investigation report dated 14th August 2017 identifies at paragraph 4.4 that at this point, the presence of the crossroad junction is not obvious to any approaching vehicle. The height of the roadside hedgerows and their close proximity cause a tunnel effect and as such obscure any sign of the crossroads. It is also noted that the presence of the 'Give Way' sign at the crossroad junction is lost in the background and therefore not obviously visible to approaching drivers from a distance. Cumbria County Council is responsible for implementing measures on the county highway network that aim to reduce casualties and the risk of collisions. The C2051 Great Orton Crossroad was previously identified as having a sufficiently serious collision record during the period 1st October 2012 up to 30th September 2015. Capita were commissioned to carry out an independent investigation and inspection. The finding in the police investigation report at paragraph 4.4 as set out above was not identified by Capita. Evidence was heard at the inquest that the recommendations made by Capita in their report dated May 2016 were not implemented due to a lack of resources. The recommendations were; 1. The application of High Friction Surfacing on the north and southbound approached 2. Vegetation trimming – cutting back vegetation to the south-east, north-east and north-west quadrant verge areas 3. Additional Road markings on C1021 junction approaches – provide ‘SLOW’ markings on red patch on the C1021 approaches, adjacent to warning signs. (1) The current warning signage on approach to the junction from a north westerly direction is inadequate. (2) The height of the roadside hedgerows and their close proximity causes a tunnel effect obscuring any sign of the crossroads restricting visibility. (3) Modifications to the junction on approach as recommended by Capita should be re-considered to minimise the risk of incidents and death in the future. ”

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    Jeffrey William Matthews · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Allocate funding to implement the collision study’s safety recommendations in 2017/18.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “As you state in your report a study into road traffic collisions over the 3 year period, October 2012 to September 2015, was carried out by Capita and the report was published in May 2016. As a consequence of this report funding was allocated to implement the recommendations in the current financial year, 2017/18. This is standard practice in allocating funds for safety improvements i.e. the study is carried out in one financial year and depending on priorities the recommendations are implemented in the following financial year.”

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    Jeffrey-Matthews-Response
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    Published 1 October 2017

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    Consult the police, Parish Council and County Councillor on proposed high-friction surfacing, road-marking and signage improvements.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The scheme to introduce the high friction surfacing, improved road marking and signage is currently out to consultation with the police, the Parish Council and the local County Councillor and subject to agreement, the measures will be introduced as soon as practicable. The vegetation has already been reduced by the local landowners, presumably as a result of the media coverage of the inquest.”

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    Jeffrey-Matthews-Response
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    Published 1 October 2017

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    Hold a further police site visit after installing the measures to identify necessary amendments or further improvements.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Once all measures have been installed a further site visit will be held with the police to see if any amendments need to be made or if any further improvements are required.”

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    Jeffrey-Matthews-Response
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    Published 1 October 2017

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

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    The recommendations were not delayed by insufficient resources; funding had already been allocated for 2016/17 and the following year.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “A statement is made in your letter that the Capita recommendations were not installed due to a lack of resources but they were not installed as by May 2016 the funding had already been allocated for the 2016/17 financial and funding was allocated for the following year, as explained previously.”

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    Jeffrey-Matthews-Response
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    Published 1 October 2017

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  4. Berkshire

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    Malcolm Langford · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Malcolm Langford was walking with his wife when a vehicle, forced off course after a collision at the Highmoor Road junction, mounted the pavement and struck him. He sustained a non-survivable head injury and died the same day. Evidence at the inquest raised concerns about restricted visibility at the junction and the difficulty of safely emerging from Highmoor Road even when Albert Road appeared clear.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

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    Restricted visibility at the Highmoor Road and Albert Road junction

    Wider context from the report

    “His evidence was that visibility at the junction is restricted, particularly when looking to the right, due to a house with a large fence and trees. The following four important points were elicited during the inquest: (1) a vehicle stopped at the stop line on Highmoor Road is first able to see the front offside corner of a vehicle travelling north along Albert Road at a distance of about 35 metres; (2) a vehicle stopped at the stop line on Highmoor Road is first able to see the full width of the front of a vehicle travelling north along Albert Road at a distance of about 24 metres; (3) if a vehicle is travelling at 30mph along Albert Road, it will take only 2.6 seconds from being completely out of view of drivers on Highmoor Road to reaching the junction. It will take only 1.8 seconds from the time that the front of the vehicle is visible until it reaches the junction; (4) given a typical rate of acceleration, it is not possible for a ‘normal’ driver in a ‘normal’ car to pull safely out of Highmoor Road junction even when Albert Road appears to be clear. The only way to negotiate the junction safely is to edge forward, maintaining a constant look-out. ”

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    Malcolm Langford · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    How this respondent position was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    The collision evidence indicates driver failure to stop, not the stop-line position; after stopping, drivers must edge forward to gain visibility.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Whilst the views expressed by ████████, Forensic Collision Investigator for Thames Valley Police are appreciated they do not reflect the evidence provided by the police to Reading Borough Council and that collected (by us) through CCTV video surveys.”

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    Response from Reading Borough Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 16 May 2017

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  5. Manchester West

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    Thomas Moore Unsworth · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Thomas Moore Unsworth, aged 80, was a pedestrian crossing Great Moor Street in Bolton when he was hit by a left-turning bus on 28 January 2016 and died from a head injury. Evidence at the inquest raised concerns that the junction layout, building line and street furniture limited drivers’ views of pedestrians and created blind spots.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Restricted driver visibility of pedestrians at the junction

    Wider context from the report

    “1. During the Inquest evidence was heard that:- The driver of the bus that came into collision with Mr Unsworth gave evidence that the nature of the junction into which she was turning together with the position into which pedestrians are guided to cross the road meant that her view of such pedestrians was limited and in certain situations there was a “blind spot” in which she was unable to see pedestrians at all. Police Officers likewise gave evidence that as vehicles were manoeuvring round this junction their driver's views of pedestrians were limited by the building line and then restricted by street furniture. The area in question is presently under reconstruction giving an opportunity for these issues to be reviewed and addressed. ”

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    Thomas Moore Unsworth · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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    How this respondent action was interpreted

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    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Review collision CCTV, inquest witness statements and the junction through a multi-agency site visit.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “To consider and address your concerns, a meeting was convened on 24th March 2017 with relevant local authority officers and Greater Manchester Police Area Traffic Manager from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, at which a review of the CCTV footage from the time of the collision was undertaken, all witness statements obtained for the purpose of the Inquest were considered and a site visit was undertaken.”

    Source location

    Response from Bolton Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    The reconstruction works cannot be extended to the crossing area because that area is outside the current site investigation scope.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “3. Vehicle Blind Spots and Re-construction works”

    Source location

    Response from Bolton Council
    Page 4 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

    Open published response

    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Relocating the pedestrian crossing would not improve visibility because the building line would continue to obstruct motorists’ line of sight.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Consideration has been given as to whether any risks would be reduced by alterations or relocation of the pedestrian crossing. Following investigation, I can confirm that the position of the crossing in relation to the junction is determined by position of the stop line, which in turn is determined by the swept path of vehicles turning into the junction. The distance between the stop line and the crossing must be between 2.0 - 3.0m and in this case the crossing could be re-located by approximately 1.0m towards Bradshawgate. However, this would have no benefit in terms of visibility between motorists and pedestrians as the building line would still obstruct the line of sight.”

    Source location

    Response from Bolton Council
    Page 4 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

    Open published response
  6. Avon

    AI-generated summary

    Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones · Prevention of Future Deaths report

    This summary was generated using AI from the published report. Please read the original report for the complete account.

    Report summary

    Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones died at the scene after her car collided with a northbound articulated lorry while she was turning onto the A36 from Branch Road on 5 September 2016. The report identified repeated collisions at the junction and raised concerns about the speed limit, road signs, carriageway markings, and the condition of the high-friction surface.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Inadequate road signs warning drivers of the risk from the junction

    Wider context from the report

    “(3) The road signs including carriageway markings should be reviewed and improved so as to provide greater warning to drivers as to the risk from this junction. (4) Whilst not factors in this collision appropriate repairs should be made to the high friction surface and road markings in the vicinity of the junction. ”

    Source location

    Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Repeated road traffic collisions at the junction involving drivers emerging onto the A36

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) Notwithstanding the contribution made to this collision by the factors described above there have been a number of road traffic collisions at this junction involving drivers emerging on to the A36. ”

    Source location

    Mrs. Margaret Joyce Jones · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Implement visibility and signing measures at the Branch Road junction, including warning signs, road markings, red surfacing, direction signs and vegetation clearance.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “A scheme was completed on 24th November 2015 at Branch Road, with the aim of raising the visibility of the Branch Road junction. It comprised the following elements:”

    Source location

    Response from Highways England
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

    Open published response
  7. Inner South London

    AI-generated summary

    Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report

    This summary was generated using AI from the published report. Please read the original report for the complete account.

    Report summary

    Esther HartSilver died after being seriously injured when an HGV lorry turning left at the junction of Denmark Hill and Orpheus Street collided with her bicycle as she cycled to work. The report raises concerns about the junction’s design, including the risk created by traffic turning across the bus lane, inadequate warning of potential conflicts, and a history of reported collisions and near misses involving vulnerable road users.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Junction design permitting left-turning traffic from Lane 2 to cross straight-ahead traffic

    Wider context from the report

    “The junction predisposes itself to the very risk materialising that sadly caused Miss HartSilver’s death. Traffic wishing to turn left may, at the moment, turn left from Lane 2. This means that they cross a lane of traffic that may well be travelling straight ahead. Miss HartSilver was an experienced London cyclist and the HGV driver an experienced driver also. It is the junction that is unusual. ”

    Source location

    Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure of junction information to warn cyclists of vehicles turning across the bus lane

    Wider context from the report

    “I am told if the bus lane were to end earlier there would still be a risk with larger vehicles needing to swing into lane 2, from lane 1, in turning the corner. It would not reduce the risk to zero. I understand all that. If I was cycling in that bus lane, even having seen the sign saying that there is a left turn for those wanting to turn right ahead, I would not be reminded of the risk of vehicles turning anything in the road layout. There is also a significant amount of traffic turning across a bus lane. ”

    Source location

    Esther HartSilver · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Progress the Camberwell Green junction safety scheme, including cyclist and pedestrian safety measures, through consultation, design updates and final road safety audit.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The Orpheus Street junction is close to the junctions of Denmark Hill/Coldharbour Lane and Denmark Hill/Camberwell Church Street/Camberwell New Road junction adjacent to Camberwell Green and regularly referred to by that name. The latter Camberwell Green junction is part of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) for which TfL is the highway and traffic authority. It has the highest collision record in the area and is the 14th highest ranked junction in London based on recorded collisions for the 36 months to the end of December 2015. TfL has therefore been progressing with proposals to improve road safety at this junction, and as part of the design and approvals process recently received traffic management endorsement from TfL’s Road Space Performance Group on 16th March 2017 to proceed to public consultation.”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Transport-for-London
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

    Open published response

    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install left-turn and through-lane arrows between bus stop Q and the existing pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “3. The installation of left turn lane arrows on the nearside lane, and through arrows on the offside lane between bus stop Q and the existing pelican crossing zig-zag lines, subject to available space.”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install durable left-turn and through-lane arrows between the relocated bus stop Q and the pelican-crossing zig-zag lines.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install an advisory sign specifying left-turn-only movement except buses in the nearside lane and through movement only in the offside lane.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

    Open published response

    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install raised entry treatment at the Orpheus Street–Denmark Hill junction to encourage vehicles to slow when turning.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “4. The installation of entry treatment (whereby the entrance to the side road is raised to the level of the adjacent footway, to encourage vehicles turning into the side road to slow down on the approach) on Orpheus Street at the junction with Denmark Hill. The photograph below shows the entry treatment applied to another junction within the borough and it is intended to apply a similar treatment to the junction of Orpheus Street/Denmark Hill.”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 3 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Paint cycle symbols at the Denmark Hill–Orpheus Street junction to highlight cyclists in the nearside lane.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “1. Cycle symbol markings being painted on Denmark Hill, at the junction with Orpheus Street to highlight presence of cyclists using the nearside lane;”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Install durable cycle-symbol markings near the Denmark Hill–Orpheus Street junction to highlight cyclists in the nearside lane.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The following long-term safety improvements were agreed to proceed and be implemented by Southwark as part of the Denmark Hill town centre upgrade project (during 2017-18), subject to design, feasibility and safety audit:”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Changes affecting the Strategic Route Network require TfL approval and cannot be implemented unilaterally.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Denmark Hill is also part of the designated Strategic Route Network (SRN) in London. This means that although Southwark is the Highway and Traffic Authority for this area that it must notify TfL of any proposals which may have an impact on the Strategic Route Network. TfL must give approval to any such proposals before they can be implemented. As such, any changes to road design in this area cannot be made unilaterally if they may impact on the SRN, which anything altering the traffic flow along Denmark Hill may do.”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 2 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    The proposed interim sign could not be installed because no suitable location existed given the bus stops and pelican crossing.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The sign proposed in the long-term solution was considered as an interim option but, unfortunately, there were no suitable locations to site the sign due to the current positions of the bus stops and the pelican crossing.”

    Source location

    2017-0052-Response-by-Southwark-Council
    Page 3 · response
    Published 5 March 2017

    Open published response
  8. North Yorkshire (West)

    AI-generated summary

    Thomas Wallace · Prevention of Future Deaths report

    This summary was generated using AI from the published report. Please read the original report for the complete account.

    Report summary

    On 23 April 2016, Thomas Wallace died at the scene after his motorcycle collided with a car that had pulled out from a lane onto the A682 at Long Preston. Concerns included the restricted visibility at the junction, the wall alongside the road, limited and potentially misleading signage, and the positioning of national speed limit signs.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Restricted visibility of traffic at the junction

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) The layout of the junction affords an extremely restricted view of traffic on the A682. ”

    Source location

    Thomas Wallace · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 1 · concerns

    Open source report
  9. Central Lincolnshire

    AI-generated summary

    Joan Lilian Green · Prevention of Future Deaths report

    This summary was generated using AI from the published report. Please read the original report for the complete account.

    Report summary

    Joan Lilian Green, aged 77, was killed when the Audi in which she was a front-seat passenger was struck by an HGV while turning across the southbound A1 near Marston, Lincolnshire, on 21 March 2015. The principal concern was that the junction was challenging, with evidence of near misses and other fatal collisions involving vehicles turning across southbound traffic, although no road defects were identified as contributory.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Hazardous junction for vehicles turning across southbound traffic

    Wider context from the report

    “(III)     I received evidence that in order to assess the likely time taken by the Audi to cross the junction, in the days following this incident, the investigating officer carried out covert surveillance at the junction. During the period of that surveillance, of approximately one hour, he recorded one “near miss” in circumstances identical to the index accident and two further “near miss” incidents. The officer also reported that he observed an HGV waiting for a period of in excess of six minutes prior being able to turn safely across southbound traffic into Toll Bar Road. (IV)     I received evidence that whilst there were no defects with the road which could be classed as contributory to this collision, the nature of the junction may have been a contributory factor. It was described as “challenging”. I was told that since 1985 there had been 4 other fatal road traffic collisions at this junction, two of which involved vehicles turning across Southbound traffic. ”

    Source location

    Joan Lilian Green · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Complete a highway safety investigation of collisions between Toll Bar Road and Gonerby Moor to identify cost-effective remedial measures.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The latest KSI Review which is about to be completed, has identified the A1 near Toll Bar Road as a site that requires prioritisation for closer investigation following the fatal”

    Source location

    2016-0383-Response-by-Highways-England
    Page 1 · response
    Published 24 October 2016

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Submit any remedial actions identified by the investigation in a funding bid.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “collision involving Mrs Green. A study will be completed during the New Year and will consider all collisions that have occurred between Toll Bar Road and Gonerby Moor. The aim of the study will be to identify cost effective remedial measures to reduce or prevent further personal injury collisions in this area. These measures can involve engineering, education or enforcement alongside our colleagues in Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. Any action identified following this study will then be added to a bid for funding submitted in the Spring / Summer.”

    Source location

    2016-0383-Response-by-Highways-England
    Page 2 · response
    Published 24 October 2016

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Complete a highway investigation following the fatal collision at the A1 and Toll Bar Road junction.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Following every fatal road traffic collision in the East Midlands Highways England conduct an investigation. The purpose of this investigation is to gather information pertaining to the highway and its environs and to review the collision history at the fatal collision site. An investigation was completed in May 2015 following this collision which I have attached in this response to you. The report concludes that from the initial investigation there does not appear to be any highway related factors.”

    Source location

    2016-0383-Response-by-Highways-England
    Page 1 · response
    Published 24 October 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    The initial investigation found no apparent highway-related factors contributing to the collision.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Following every fatal road traffic collision in the East Midlands Highways England conduct an investigation. The purpose of this investigation is to gather information pertaining to the highway and its environs and to review the collision history at the fatal collision site. An investigation was completed in May 2015 following this collision which I have attached in this response to you. The report concludes that from the initial investigation there does not appear to be any highway related factors.”

    Source location

    2016-0383-Response-by-Highways-England
    Page 1 · response
    Published 24 October 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    The Toll Bar Road junction is likely not among the network’s 50 junctions with the most personal injury collisions.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The Toll Bar Road junction itself is likely to remain outside the Top 50 Problem Junctions in the latest Top 50 review.”

    Source location

    2016-0383-Response-by-Highways-England
    Page 2 · response
    Published 24 October 2016

    Open published response
  10. Nottinghamshire

    AI-generated summary

    Harold James Davies · Prevention of Future Deaths report

    This summary was generated using AI from the published report. Please read the original report for the complete account.

    Report summary

    Harold James Davies, aged 91, died in a road traffic collision on the evening of 8 November 2015 after his Volvo collided with a Jaguar at the junction of Station Road and the A.46 in Nottinghamshire. The principal concern was that this was the third fatality at the junction since 2010, with concerns about the absence of a date for funding or commencing proposed remedial safety work and the potential need for additional warning signs and a lower speed limit.

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    Source evidence

    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Repeated fatal collisions at the junction involving vehicles emerging from Station Road

    Wider context from the report

    “1. Although the current road layout and existing safety provisions did not cause or contribute to the particular circumstances of this collision, I am concerned that this is the 3rd fatality at this junction since 2010. The 2 most recent fatalities in January 2014 and November 2015 involving, vehicles emerging from Station Road into the northbound carriageway. ”

    Source location

    Harold James Davies · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    60mph speed limit on the Station Road approach to the junction for unfamiliar drivers

    Wider context from the report

    “4. The national speed limit on Station Road on its approach to the junction with the A.46 is 60mph. The SCIO gave evidence that additional warning signs and a possible reduction in speed limit on the approach would provide additional safety for drivers who were unfamiliar with the Station Road and its approach to the junction. Nottinghamshire Police has offered to meet with Nottinghamshire County Council, the authority responsible for the maintenance of Station Road, and undertake a risk assessment. ”

    Source location

    Harold James Davies · Prevention of Future Deaths report
    Page 2 · concerns

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    How this respondent action was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Clear vegetation around the Station Road junction to improve visibility in all directions.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “We sent a crew out on the 4th June to clear the vegetation around the Station Road junction to improve the visibility in all directions.”

    Source location

    Response from Highways England
    Page 2 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Investigating accidents on the A46 falls outside the Council’s responsibility because it is a trunk road.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The fatal accident and two previous fatal accidents occurred at the junction of the Trunk Road A46 and Station Road Collingham. Since the incidents happened on the Trunk Road, which are the responsibility of Highways England, the County Council has not carried out investigations on these individual incidents, or the group of accidents.”

    Source location

    Response from Nottinghamshire County Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Highways England is responsible for investigating accidents and developing safety measures on the A46.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “The fatal accident and two previous fatal accidents occurred at the junction of the Trunk Road A46 and Station Road Collingham. Since the incidents happened on the Trunk Road, which are the responsibility of Highways England, the County Council has not carried out investigations on these individual incidents, or the group of accidents.”

    Source location

    Response from Nottinghamshire County Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Side-road approach measures are not usually effective for restart accidents; main-road measures are considered more appropriate.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “It is understood that the two accidents were most likely restarts, Mr Davies was apparently indicating to turn right, suggesting he knew he was approaching the junction. It is not usually effective to try to affect this type of accident by measures on the side road approach. The measures proposed by Highways England on the main road A46 are more appropriate.”

    Source location

    Response from Nottinghamshire County Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    No speed-limit change was considered necessary because vehicles entered the junction at very low speeds or were stationary.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “GC had investigated Station Road which was the County Council road that approached the junction (the junction being on the A46 which is the responsibility of Highways England) and had decided there was no merit in changing the speed limit on this road. GC’s separate report detailing this decision is attached. All partners agreed with this decision as the speed of entry into the junction at all three fatal collisions was extremely slow if not stationary.”

    Source location

    Response from Highways England
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Implementation of the accident remedial scheme was assigned to Highways England as the responsible highway authority.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “A meeting has taken place with all highway representatives pertinent to this case and the report has been fully discussed. All parties agree that the best way forward to prevent further deaths which was the purpose of the Regulation 28 report issued by HM Coroner, would be for the accident remedial scheme designed by AOne + to be implemented by the Highways Agency.”

    Source location

    Response from Highways England
    Page 2 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Delivery of the junction improvement scheme was constrained by the lack of available funding and the need for investment approval.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Each partner had previously received a copy of the report from HD and the report was then discussed at length. RK reported that as stated at the inquest an accident remedial scheme had been designed by AOne + and RK was now trying to obtain the necessary funding from Highways England to get it put into the work programme. The scheme did not meet the criteria for funding from the ‘Minor Safety Improvement Fund’ so RK had escalated the funding request to senior manager level.”

    Source location

    Response from Highways England
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    There is no evidence that excessive approach speed contributes significantly to these accidents, and lowering the speed limit would be ineffective.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “Station Road is derestricted, that is, its speed limit is 60mph which is the national speed limit for such roads in the absence of any other posted limit. The situation is very common there are many thousands of miles of these derestricted roads in rural areas. The 60mph is an absolute upper limit, and drivers have to adapt their speed to suit the road layout and conditions as they find them throughout their journey. Therefore when approaching the junction with the A46, drivers on Station Road will slow and adapt their speed to allow them to negotiate the bend on the approach, and slow appropriately for the junction. We have no evidence that excessive high speed is occurring on this approach, or that it is leading to reports of injury accidents on Station Road. We also understand that approach speed is not a significant contributory factor in the accidents at the A46 junction.”

    Source location

    Response from Nottinghamshire County Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    A lower speed limit is not considered appropriate because legal procedures, implementation costs and delay could outweigh its arguable benefits.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “A lowered speed limit would require a legal order to be brought into force, which would involve amongst other things a lengthy consultation process. The consequent delay in progressing the proposed Highways England improvement scheme, and the costs of signing and implementation of a speed limit, are therefore not appropriate given the arguable benefits.”

    Source location

    Response from Nottinghamshire County Council
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

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    Source evidence

    How this respondent position was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Nottinghamshire County Council is solely responsible for safety concerns concerning the Station Road approach to the A46 junction.

    Verbatim wording from the response

    “As you quite rightly noted at the Inquest, your concerns in relation to the approach from Station Road to the junction with the A46 is the sole responsibility of Nottinghamshire County Council.”

    Source location

    Response from A One
    Page 1 · response
    Published 13 May 2016

    Open published response
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