Leeds City Council Lengths for Concern 2014

PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS IN LEEDS LENGTHS FOR CONCERN 2009 2013 November 2014

CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Martin Farrington, Director

PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS IN LEEDS LENGTHS FOR CONCERN (2009 - 2013) November 2014 Prepared by Accident Studies Unit Contact: J S Buckley 76327

Contents

Lengths for Concern (Methodology and Recommendations) i

Listing of Lengths for Concern vi

Summary of Actions recommended viii

Harehills Road, Harehills 1

Monkswood Avenue / Kentmere Avenue, Seacroft 2

Harehills Lane, Harehills 3

Wakefield Road, Swillington 4

Richardshaw Lane, Pudsey 5

Burley Road, Burley 6

Roundhay Road, Harehills 7

Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse 8

Spencer Place, Harehills 9

Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates 10

Chapeltown Road, Harehills 11

Broad Lane, Sandford 12

Swinnow Road, Swinnow 13

Robin Lane / Littlemoor Road, Pudsey 14

Cardigan Road, Headingley 15

Middleton Park Avenue, Middleton 16

Foundry Lane, Gipton 17

Osmondthorpe Lane, Osmondthorpe 18

South Parkway, Seacroft 19

Harehills Lane, Burmantofts 20

Armley Ridge Road / Cockshott Lane, Upper Armley 21

Lower Town Street, Bramley 22

Nippet Lane / Compton Road / Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts 23

Gelderd Road, Gildersome 24

Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall 25

Lowtown, Pudsey 26

Headingley Lane, Headingley 27

Stanningley Bypass, Stanningley 28

Stanningley Road, Bramley 29

Old Lane, Beeston 30

Pontefract Road, Stourton 31

Barwick Road, Stanks 32

East Chevin Road / Otley Old Road, East Chevin 33

Morris Lane / Spen Lane, Kirkstall 34

Harrogate Road, Rawdon 35

Bayton Lane, Horsforth 36

Stanningley Road, Pudsey 37

Middleton Park Road, Middleton 38

Bradford Road, Stanningley 39

Street Lane, Moortown 40

Ridge Road, Micklefield 41

Ring Road, Farsley 42

Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue, Horsforth 43

Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane, Thorpe 44

Ring Road, Shadwell 45

King Lane, Alwoodley 46

Aberford Road, Oulton 47

York Road, Seacroft 48

Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates 49

Stonegate Road, Meanwood 50

Leeds Road, Kippax 51

Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle 52

Shadwell Lane, Shadwell 53

Tong Road, Wortley 54

Britannia Road, Morley 55

Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road, Tinshill 56

Easterly Road, Gipton Wood 57

Harrogate Road, Harewood 58

Middleton Road / Wide Lane, Morley 59

Victoria Road / Elland Road, Morley 60

Ring Road, Seacroft 61

Harrogate Road, Moor Allerton 62

Bradford Road, Thornbury 63

Leeds Road / Church Side / Barnsdale Road, Methley 64

Galloway Lane / Waterloo Road / Uppermoor, Pudsey 65

New Road, Guiseley 66

Index 67

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ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS ON LENGTHS OF ROAD IN LEEDS DISTRICT 2009 - 2013 Methodology and Recommendations 1.0 Introduction 1.1 This report has been undertaken with the specific objective of identifying those

lengths of road within the Leeds Metropolitan District which have an accident rate at or above that expected when compared to the National rates for similar classes of road. It has been prepared as the result of a systematic analysis of the personal injury accidents which occurred on lengths of road within the Leeds Metropolitan District during the five year period 2009 - 2013. The report gives recommendations regarding those lengths where remedial treatment is likely to result in a cost-effective casualty reduction scheme. It therefore represents a companion edition to the Sites for Concern report, which identifies junctions with significant levels of accidents and it is anticipated that it will provide valuable information to all those agencies involved in casualty reduction.

1.2 In particular the information in this report will be used to identify casualty groups

that figure most prominently in Leeds City Councils casualty reduction targets, e.g. high severity accidents and those involving pedestrians.

1.3 The recommendations made in this report are co-ordinated with the work being

done on both road safety cameras and traffic calming.

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2.0 Background 2.1 The identification and ranking of lengths of road with accident problems is a far

more complex process than that required to identify clusters at individual sites. One common way of producing an initial list is the sub-division of all roads within an area into equal lengths, usually 1 km. These can then be ranked in gross order of accidents, or accidents per 100 million vehicle kilometres, to obtain a sub-set which may be worthy of further study. This technique, however, takes no account of the local characteristics of the road and in many cases reduces the list to merely a function of how many junctions or site specific accident clusters there are within any specified length.

2.2 The methodology chosen to identify lengths needs to take into account some of

the local characteristics of the roads and hence will not necessarily compare roads of equal length. The listings also need to take account of different levels of usage and differentiate between lengths in rural situations and those in urban areas.

2.3 In this context, roads with a speed limit of 30 or 40 mph are classed as urban,

whilst those with a limit of above 40 mph are considered to be rural. 3.0 Methodology 3.1 In order to confirm the accuracy of the information supplied by West Yorkshire

Police regarding the locations of personal injury accidents occurring in the Leeds District, a computer based mapping system is maintained. This provides an immediate visual record of the exact location of all reported injury accidents

3.2 Using this computerised plot, an inspection was carried out for the whole district

and those lengths of road which appeared to have a significant number of accidents were noted.

3.3 Previous experience has shown that this approach tends to place undue

emphasis on lengths in urban areas, so in order to ensure that rural roads were fully represented, a separate exercise was carried out in order to identify all potential lengths outside the urban area.

3.4 Also included at this stage were any lengths which had been previously

recorded for other reasons, e.g. past accident problem, recent change in usage, scheme monitoring, etc.

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3.5 An examination was then carried out to ensure that in the local context a "sensible" length had been selected. This means ensuring that, in general terms, conditions along the whole length are consistent and that the end points are selected on some readily identified features, e.g. the terminal points of speed restrictions, not simply where the majority of accidents were recorded.

3.6 Further restrictions have also been placed upon the choice of lengths to ensure

that the lengths finally selected on the grounds of a high accident rate actually do have the accidents spread along the length. These restrictions are that:-

a) No length is selected which has had less than 10 injury accidents in

the past 5 years b) No length is selected which has more than 60% of its accidents at one

or two specific junctions on its length. 3.7 Once the lengths had been identified, the actual length (in kms) and the annual

average daily traffic flows (AADT) were obtained. From this information the accident rate per million vehicle kilometres (MVK) was then calculated.

3.8 The accident rate of each length was compared with average value quoted in

Road Casualties Great Britain 2013 for that class of road. The lengths were then ranked with respect to the degree by which each exceeded its own expected value.

3.9 In addition, attention was paid to the percentage levels of certain parameters

within the accident details (e.g. severity ratio, pedestrian involvement and darkness accidents), these were then compared with the district and county averages.

3.10 The location of each accident was then plotted and stick diagrams produced to

assist with the analysis.

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4.0 Results 4.1 A full list of all those lengths meeting the criteria identified in Section 3 is given

in Table 1. The lengths are ranked in order of the percentage by which they exceed the average accident rate for a road of that class.

4.2 Table 2 shows where work has been carried out recently, is programmed, or

where action is recommended. 4.3 For each identified length, a detailed synopsis of the accident history is

presented, together with any comments. 4.4 A total of 66 lengths of road meet the specified criteria.

4.5 Twenty five lengths have been identified where the accident rate is more than three times that expected. This is a slight increase since last year and is attributable again to the expected levels for all classes of road, nationally, being reduced. Since 2009, remedial treatment has been carried out on fourteen of these lengths, and works are currently programmed on seven of them.

5.0 Motorways and A1 5.1 For comparison purposes the accident rates have been calculated for the total

lengths of the M1, M62, M621 and A1 which lie within Leeds District, but are the direct responsibility of the Highways Agency.

5.2 In terms of accidents per 100 million vehicle kilometres, the rates over the 5

year period 2008 - 2012 are:- M1 6 accs/100MVK M62 6 accs/100MVK M621 7 accs/100MVK A1 3 accs/100MVK 5.3 The National average accident rate for Motorways is 7 accs/100MVK*, with no

distinction being made between differing speed limits. The M621 now acts as the motorway link to the city centre from the south east, as well as the south west, following the opening of the M1/A1 link. The M1 has similarly been extended, and now links with the A1(M) at Hook Moor. Further analysis will be required before a true picture of accident levels can be determined.

* DfT: Road Casualties Great Britain 2013; Table 3

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6.0 Conclusions 6.1 Remedial treatment has been carried out on 33 of the lengths listed in Table 2,

and the situation is now being monitored for the purpose of assessing the benefits.

6.2 Remedial action is currently programmed on 18 lengths. 6.3 Common factors have been identified on 10 lengths, allowing

recommendations for remedial treatment to be made. 6.4 An in depth study is recommended at the following location: Chapeltown Road, Harehills

Table 1 Leeds Lengths of Road 2014

Ranked by % of Norm SR - Severity Ratio DARK - Darkness SKID - Skidding PED - Pedestrian 100MVK - 100 million vehicle kilometres

Severity Rate / UK % ofRatio% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm Norm

1 Harehills Road, Harehills 10% 21% 35% 35% 3% 12 12 14 13 12 63 379 30 1263 LLR0582 Monkswood Avenue / Kentmere Avenue, Seacroft 10% 10% 20% 40% 10% 2 1 5 1 1 10 266 30 887 LLR1133 Harehills Lane, Harehills 16% 13% 26% 45% 5% 8 9 6 6 9 38 201 30 670 LLR0154 Wakefield Road, Swillington 33% 11% 17% 0% 6% 3 6 3 3 3 18 64 11 582 LLR0125 Richardshaw Lane, Pudsey 8% 0% 15% 23% 8% 3 2 3 4 1 13 164 30 547 LLR0356 Burley Road, Burley 14% 10% 45% 14% 10% 4 5 3 13 4 29 146 30 487 LLR0267 Roundhay Road, Harehills 20% 20% 25% 30% 5% 9 5 15 4 11 44 165 34 485 LLR1218 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse 13% 24% 38% 47% 2% 10 7 13 7 8 45 160 34 471 LLR0679 Spencer Place, Harehills 10% 30% 40% 20% 0% 3 4 2 0 1 10 137 30 457 LLR016

10 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates 23% 15% 8% 38% 0% 5 2 2 3 1 13 137 30 457 LLR03011 Chapeltown Road, Harehills 15% 15% 22% 25% 5% 12 7 14 15 12 60 123 30 410 LLR05612 Broad Lane, Sandford 15% 30% 20% 15% 20% 3 3 5 5 4 20 119 30 397 LLR09813 Swinnow Road, Swinnow 25% 12% 33% 33% 4% 5 6 3 5 5 24 116 30 387 LLR12614 Robin Lane / Littlemoor Road, Pudsey 28% 28% 22% 50% 6% 5 5 1 5 2 18 111 30 370 LLR10015 Cardigan Road, Headingley 9% 18% 38% 22% 2% 9 12 7 8 9 45 109 30 363 LLR03116 Middleton Park Avenue, Middleton 27% 40% 20% 20% 13% 2 3 5 2 3 15 106 30 353 LLR02317 Foundry Lane, Gipton 7% 13% 53% 13% 7% 3 1 4 3 4 15 105 30 350 LLR06118 Osmondthorpe Lane, Osmondthorpe 36% 18% 27% 18% 9% 2 1 3 4 1 11 98 30 327 LLR00419 South Parkway, Seacroft 23% 8% 31% 15% 8% 4 1 5 3 0 13 98 30 327 LLR10820 Harehills Lane, Burmantofts 28% 28% 56% 39% 0% 3 5 3 2 5 18 98 30 327 LLR00921 Armley Ridge Road / Cockshott Lane, Upper Armley 15% 40% 40% 20% 10% 6 8 2 3 1 20 98 30 327 LLR09922 Lower Town Street, Bramley 0% 31% 38% 25% 6% 4 5 0 4 3 16 110 34 324 LLR08023 Nippet La / Compton Rd / Stoney Rock La, Burmantofts 8% 20% 28% 20% 0% 7 7 4 4 3 25 97 30 323 LLR08524 Gelderd Road, Gildersome 24% 36% 27% 18% 64% 0 5 1 2 3 11 35 11 318 LLR05725 Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall 14% 31% 31% 12% 2% 7 7 9 7 12 42 103 34 303 LLR02526 Lowtown, Pudsey 8% 25% 17% 17% 0% 2 4 4 0 2 12 87 30 290 LLR02427 Headingley Lane, Headingley 7% 12% 23% 3% 0% 10 8 9 7 6 40 94 34 276 LLR06628 Stanningley Bypass, Stanningley 19% 41% 22% 3% 26% 13 11 7 14 13 58 29 11 264 LLR04529 Stanningley Road, Bramley 27% 27% 36% 18% 9% 3 0 2 1 5 11 78 30 260 LLR01130 Old Lane, Beeston 17% 0% 42% 17% 17% 1 4 0 4 3 12 75 30 250 LLR14731 Pontefract Road, Stourton 6% 38% 50% 13% 19% 3 0 5 6 2 16 69 30 230 LLR05232 Barwick Road, Stanks 15% 23% 31% 23% 0% 2 4 3 2 2 13 67 30 223 LLR02133 East Chevin Road / Otley Old Road, East Chevin 15% 8% 15% 8% 31% 6 3 4 0 0 13 44 20 220 LLR13734 Morris Lane / Spen Lane, Kirkstall 20% 27% 13% 20% 13% 3 6 4 1 1 15 65 30 217 LLR07135 Harrogate Road, Rawdon 15% 46% 31% 46% 8% 3 1 3 1 5 13 73 34 215 LLR036

ReferenceA c c i d e n t s

Rank Length of Road Wet% Ped%Dark% Skid%

Table 1 Leeds Lengths of Road 2014

Ranked by % of Norm SR - Severity Ratio DARK - Darkness SKID - Skidding PED - Pedestrian 100MVK - 100 million vehicle kilometres

Severity Rate / UK % ofRatio% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm Norm Reference

A c c i d e n t sRank Length of Road Wet% Ped%Dark% Skid%

36 Bayton Lane, Horsforth 8% 50% 83% 8% 58% 2 2 3 2 3 12 40 20 200 LLR00737 Stanningley Road, Pudsey 29% 43% 43% 0% 14% 2 4 3 1 4 14 59 30 197 LLR14838 Middleton Park Road, Middleton 32% 32% 37% 26% 16% 6 3 4 3 3 19 59 30 197 LLR00539 Bradford Road, Stanningley 31% 15% 31% 15% 8% 3 3 3 0 4 13 58 30 193 LLR06440 Street Lane, Moortown 9% 15% 27% 30% 3% 9 11 4 4 5 33 58 30 193 LLR10541 Ridge Road, Micklefield 27% 18% 27% 0% 55% 2 3 3 1 2 11 21 11 191 LLR07942 Ring Road, Farsley 9% 35% 30% 0% 22% 8 3 2 8 2 23 21 11 191 LLR06243 Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue, Horsforth 7% 20% 27% 20% 7% 3 3 3 4 2 15 57 30 190 LLR10244 Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane, Thorpe 50% 8% 25% 8% 25% 5 1 1 2 3 12 62 34 182 LLR08845 Ring Road, Shadwell 27% 28% 44% 0% 17% 5 5 3 4 1 18 20 11 182 LLR01946 King Lane, Alwoodley 17% 25% 46% 17% 17% 8 4 4 3 5 24 54 30 180 LLR13847 Aberford Road, Oulton 11% 21% 26% 16% 11% 6 1 5 3 4 19 56 34 165 LLR06548 York Road, Seacroft 26% 28% 24% 2% 16% 8 12 12 6 12 50 18 11 164 LLR02049 Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates 10% 20% 10% 30% 20% 3 2 2 2 1 10 49 30 163 LLR09450 Stonegate Road, Meanwood 3% 23% 23% 13% 0% 4 6 5 6 9 30 49 30 163 LLR12851 Leeds Road, Kippax 20% 20% 33% 27% 0% 5 5 2 0 3 15 48 30 160 LLR08252 Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle 12% 24% 48% 12% 4% 4 2 6 4 9 25 47 30 157 LLR01053 Shadwell Lane, Shadwell 18% 36% 55% 9% 18% 3 4 0 3 1 11 46 30 153 LLR07454 Tong Road, Wortley 12% 12% 29% 24% 0% 1 6 5 3 2 17 43 30 143 LLR00855 Britannia Road, Morley 12% 12% 25% 19% 13% 2 5 1 4 4 16 48 34 141 LLR13156 Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road, Tinshill 7% 47% 47% 20% 7% 4 4 0 4 3 15 42 30 140 LLR10357 Easterly Road, Gipton Wood 14% 43% 48% 10% 19% 7 4 7 2 1 21 47 34 138 LLR14558 Harrogate Road, Harewood 19% 31% 44% 0% 25% 4 5 1 3 3 16 15 11 136 LLR03359 Middleton Road / Wide Lane, Morley 17% 17% 17% 17% 8% 2 4 0 3 3 12 38 30 127 LLR01460 Victoria Road / Elland Road, Morley 20% 15% 40% 25% 10% 3 2 6 5 2 18 43 34 126 LLR02261 Ring Road, Seacroft 26% 17% 9% 17% 22% 3 1 6 9 4 23 41 34 121 LLR04662 Harrogate Road, Moor Allerton 25% 12% 12% 25% 0% 4 5 1 3 3 16 40 34 118 LLR11663 Bradford Road, Thornbury 29% 43% 43% 0% 14% 4 1 4 3 2 14 36 34 106 LLR14964 Leeds Road / Church Side / Barnsdale Road, Methley 8% 50% 42% 0% 42% 3 1 3 3 2 12 35 34 103 LLR14365 Galloway Lane / Waterloo Road / Uppermoor, Pudsey 10% 40% 50% 0% 30% 4 1 1 0 4 10 30 30 100 LLR12766 New Road, Guiseley 17% 34% 31% 14% 10% 6 6 6 8 3 29 34 34 100 LLR089

Table 2 Leeds Lengths of 2014

Ranked by % of Norm 100MVK - 100 million vehicle kilometres

Rate / UK % of Action Since Action Action Study Monitoring2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm Norm 2009 programmed recommended recommended only

1 Harehills Road, Harehills 12 12 14 13 12 63 379 30 1263 LLR058 2 Monkswood Avenue / Kentmere Avenue, Seacroft 2 1 5 1 1 10 266 30 887 LLR113 3 Harehills Lane, Harehills 8 9 6 6 9 38 201 30 670 LLR015 4 Wakefield Road, Swillington 3 6 3 3 3 18 64 11 582 LLR012 5 Richardshaw Lane, Pudsey 3 2 3 4 1 13 164 30 547 LLR035 6 Burley Road, Burley 4 5 3 13 4 29 146 30 487 LLR026 7 Roundhay Road, Harehills 9 5 15 4 11 44 165 34 485 LLR121 8 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse 10 7 13 7 8 45 160 34 471 LLR067 9 Spencer Place, Harehills 3 4 2 0 1 10 137 30 457 LLR016

10 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates 5 2 2 3 1 13 137 30 457 LLR030 11 Chapeltown Road, Harehills 12 7 14 15 12 60 123 30 410 LLR056 12 Broad Lane, Sandford 3 3 5 5 4 20 119 30 397 LLR098 13 Swinnow Road, Swinnow 5 6 3 5 5 24 116 30 387 LLR126 14 Robin Lane / Littlemoor Road, Pudsey 5 5 1 5 2 18 111 30 370 LLR100 15 Cardigan Road, Headingley 9 12 7 8 9 45 109 30 363 LLR031 16 Middleton Park Avenue, Middleton 2 3 5 2 3 15 106 30 353 LLR023 17 Foundry Lane, Gipton 3 1 4 3 4 15 105 30 350 LLR061 18 Osmondthorpe Lane, Osmondthorpe 2 1 3 4 1 11 98 30 327 LLR004 19 South Parkway, Seacroft 4 1 5 3 0 13 98 30 327 LLR108 20 Harehills Lane, Burmantofts 3 5 3 2 5 18 98 30 327 LLR009 21 Armley Ridge Road / Cockshott Lane, Upper Armley 6 8 2 3 1 20 98 30 327 LLR099 22 Lower Town Street, Bramley 4 5 0 4 3 16 110 34 324 LLR080 23 Nippet Lane / Compton Road / Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts 7 7 4 4 3 25 97 30 323 LLR085 24 Gelderd Road, Gildersome 0 5 1 2 3 11 35 11 318 LLR057 25 Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall 7 7 9 7 12 42 103 34 303 LLR025 26 Lowtown, Pudsey 2 4 4 0 2 12 87 30 290 LLR024 27 Headingley Lane, Headingley 10 8 9 7 6 40 94 34 276 LLR066 28 Stanningley Bypass, Stanningley 13 11 7 14 13 58 29 11 264 LLR045 29 Stanningley Road, Bramley 3 0 2 1 5 11 78 30 260 LLR011 30 Old Lane, Beeston 1 4 0 4 3 12 75 30 250 LLR147 31 Pontefract Road, Stourton 3 0 5 6 2 16 69 30 230 LLR052 32 Barwick Road, Stanks 2 4 3 2 2 13 67 30 223 LLR021 33 East Chevin Road / Otley Old Road, East Chevin 6 3 4 0 0 13 44 20 220 LLR137 34 Morris Lane / Spen Lane, Kirkstall 3 6 4 1 1 15 65 30 217 LLR071 35 Harrogate Road, Rawdon 3 1 3 1 5 13 73 34 215 LLR036 36 Bayton Lane, Horsforth 2 2 3 2 3 12 40 20 200 LLR007 37 Stanningley Road, Pudsey 2 4 3 1 4 14 59 30 197 LLR148 38 Middleton Park Road, Middleton 6 3 4 3 3 19 59 30 197 LLR005 39 Bradford Road, Stanningley 3 3 3 0 4 13 58 30 193 LLR064 40 Street Lane, Moortown 9 11 4 4 5 33 58 30 193 LLR105 41 Ridge Road, Micklefield 2 3 3 1 2 11 21 11 191 LLR079 42 Ring Road, Farsley 8 3 2 8 2 23 21 11 191 LLR062

RankA c c i d e n t s

ReferenceLength of Road

Table 2 Leeds Lengths of 2014

Ranked by % of Norm 100MVK - 100 million vehicle kilometres

Rate / UK % of Action Since Action Action Study Monitoring2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm Norm 2009 programmed recommended recommended onlyRank

A c c i d e n t sReference

Length of Road

43 Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue, Horsforth 3 3 3 4 2 15 57 30 190 LLR102 44 Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane, Thorpe 5 1 1 2 3 12 62 34 182 LLR088 45 Ring Road, Shadwell 5 5 3 4 1 18 20 11 182 LLR019 46 King Lane, Alwoodley 8 4 4 3 5 24 54 30 180 LLR138 47 Aberford Road, Oulton 6 1 5 3 4 19 56 34 165 LLR065 48 York Road, Seacroft 8 12 12 6 12 50 18 11 164 LLR020 49 Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates 3 2 2 2 1 10 49 30 163 LLR094 50 Stonegate Road, Meanwood 4 6 5 6 9 30 49 30 163 LLR128 51 Leeds Road, Kippax 5 5 2 0 3 15 48 30 160 LLR082 52 Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle 4 2 6 4 9 25 47 30 157 LLR010 53 Shadwell Lane, Shadwell 3 4 0 3 1 11 46 30 153 LLR074 54 Tong Road, Wortley 1 6 5 3 2 17 43 30 143 LLR008 55 Britannia Road, Morley 2 5 1 4 4 16 48 34 141 LLR131 56 Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road, Tinshill 4 4 0 4 3 15 42 30 140 LLR103 57 Easterly Road, Gipton Wood 7 4 7 2 1 21 47 34 138 LLR145 58 Harrogate Road, Harewood 4 5 1 3 3 16 15 11 136 LLR033 59 Middleton Road / Wide Lane, Morley 2 4 0 3 3 12 38 30 127 LLR014 60 Victoria Road / Elland Road, Morley 3 2 6 5 2 18 43 34 126 LLR022 61 Ring Road, Seacroft 3 1 6 9 4 23 41 34 121 LLR046 62 Harrogate Road, Moor Allerton 4 5 1 3 3 16 40 34 118 LLR116 63 Bradford Road, Thornbury 4 1 4 3 2 14 36 34 106 LLR149 64 Leeds Road / Church Side / Barnsdale Road, Methley 3 1 3 3 2 12 35 34 103 LLR143 65 Galloway Lane / Waterloo Road / Uppermoor, Pudsey 4 1 1 0 4 10 30 30 100 LLR127 66 New Road, Guiseley 6 6 6 8 3 29 34 34 100 LLR089

Harehills Road

Nice View to Ashley Road, Harehills

Grid Ref:Ref No. : LLR058 431900 / 455200Rank this year : 1 (last : 1

roadUrban B Flow (AADT): 12800Length (Km) : 0.78

)

Year Slight Serious Fatal TotalAccident Record

2009 12 0 0 122010 10 2 0 122011 14 0 0 142012 12 1 0 132013 9 3 0 12

57 6 0 63Total

Repeating a long standing pattern, 25 of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic. These commonly involved either the view of the emerging driver being obscured by parked vehicles or a complete lack of observation of the give way control. There were also 22 cases of pedestrian injury, with 7 of the casualties being children of school age. The remaining accidents included an assortment of nose to tail collisions, turning conflicts, falling PSV passengers and other largely vehicular collisions. Whilst the accidents are distributed throughout the length, most occurred in the central and southern sections.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A comprehensive scheme, which will introduce a central reserve, junction closures, formal and informal crossings and the signalisation of the Bayswater Road junction, is currently being developed. The scheme will hopefully commence in the current financial year.

Road Rate : 379 National Rate : 30 % of Norm : 1263Accident Rates (100MVKm)

Severity Ratio 10

Wet: 21

Dark: 35

Pedestrian: 35

Skid: 3

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11

This Road District County

Accident Percentages for

URBAN B Road

1

Monkswood Avenue / Kentmere Avenue

North Parkway to Monkswood Gate, Seacroft



)


2009 2 0 0 22010 1 0 0 12011 5 0 0 52012 1 0 0 12013 0 1 0 1

9 1 0 10Total

Three of the accidents involved pedestrians, all of whom were children. Two of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic and 2 were loss of control events. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than once.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

This length of road has been subject to a traffic calming scheme, prior to the current study period. It would appear that the high number of accidents that occurred on this length of road in 2011 was a statistical anomaly and that the yearly totals have returned to low level experienced prior to this. In light of this, and that the accidents are formed from such a variety of types, all that is recommended is that this length continue to be annually reviewed.


Severity Ratio 10

Wet: 10

Dark: 20

Pedestrian: 40

Skid: 10

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

2

B6159 Harehills Lane

Fforde Grene to Compton Road, Harehills


roadUrban B Flow (AADT): 11350Length (Km) : 1

)


2009 8 0 0 82010 8 1 0 92011 5 1 0 62012 4 2 0 62013 7 2 0 9

32 6 0 38Total

Eighteen of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 3 of this number being Serious. Six of the casualties were children and 5 were masked to the vehicles which hit them. Seven of the pedestrian accidents were distributed along a stretch towards the southern extent of the length, between the junction with Strathmore Drive/Ashley Road and the length's south eastern termination point. The remaining accident types registered much lower totals. There were 8 cases of vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic and 5 nose to tail collisions. The remaining accidents were largely disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Various measures have been proposed which will address issues on both this length and the neighbouring Harehills Road. These include waiting restrictions to formalise parking and reduce the impact of obstructive parking. Two humped zebra crossings are to be introduced and 2 side road closures will be undertaken, also to assist pedestrians. It is hoped to complete the scheme in the current financial year.


Severity Ratio 16

Wet: 13

Dark: 26

Pedestrian: 45

Skid: 5

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

3

A642 Wakefield Road

A63 Roundabout to Goody Cross Lane, Swillington


roadRural A Flow (AADT): 8420Length (Km) : 2

)


2009 1 2 0 32010 4 0 2 62011 2 1 0 32012 3 0 0 32013 2 1 0 3

12 4 2 18Total

Eight accidents involved failure to give way by vehicles entering the main road. Six of these were recorded at the junction with Whitehouse Lane, which is also monitored as a Site for Concern. In at least 5 of these accidents, the offending driver was turning right as they emerged. Two failure to give way types also occurred at the hotel entrance immediately to the south of the A63 roundabout. There were also 4 loss of control events and 3 nose to tail collisions. The remaining 3 accidents were disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Following an in-depth study, undertaken in 2010, a general improvement scheme at the Whitehouse Lane junction, aimed at improving conspicuity was completed in early 2013. Whilst further works, including the removal of all vegetation are planned here, other improvements will also be undertaken at the approach to Swillington, where buffer speed limits and an enhanced gateway feature will be introduced. These works are scheduled for completion by April 2015.


Severity Ratio 33

Wet: 11

Dark: 17

Pedestrian: 0

Skid: 6

23

31

29

2

27

22

36

31

2

32


Accident Percentages for RURAL A Road

4

B6157 Richardshaw Lane

Laurel Mount to Lowtown, Pudsey



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 2 0 0 22011 3 0 0 32012 3 1 0 42013 1 0 0 1

12 1 0 13Total

An extremely mixed accident pattern, with only pedestrian injury and failure to give way types, both with 3 instances, registering other than single totals. All the pedestrian casualties were school age children, maintaining an established pattern on this stretch of road. Two each of the above types occurred at the junction with Cemetery Road.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Whilst the closure of a school on Richardshaw Lane may help reduce the pattern of child pedestrian injury, consideration is currently being given to additional traffic calming measures to address the issues at Cemetery Road.


Severity Ratio 8

Wet: 0

Dark: 15

Pedestrian: 23

Skid: 8

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

5

Burley Road

Willow Road to Westfield Road, Burley



)


2009 4 0 0 42010 4 1 0 52011 3 0 0 32012 10 3 0 132013 4 0 0 4

25 4 0 29Total

Accidents involving nose to tail collisions with 6 occurrences now form the largest single grouping. There were also 5 cases each of vehicles emerging into the path of main road traffic and right turn conflicts, with 4 of the latter being recorded at the junction with Woodsley Road. Four accidents involved pedestrian injury. The remaining accidents were an assortment of many types, including U-turn collisions, injury to PSV passengers and collisions which occurred as vehicles set off from parked locations. All of these recorded low totals. Three of the 4 Serious accidents involved pedal cycles.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Enforcement cameras, to deter misuse of the bus lane on this length, were installed in October 2011. Fixed safety cameras were also introduced at this time. Whilst the accident total for 2012 is particularly disappointing, it is speculated that this may have been due to works being carried out on the parallel section of Kirkstall Road. The other annual totals are generally low and close monitoring of the situation will be maintained.


Severity Ratio 14

Wet: 10

Dark: 45

Pedestrian: 14

Skid: 10

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

6

A58 Roundhay Road

Bayswater Row to Harehills Road, Harehills


roadUrban A Flow (AADT): 26220Length (Km) : 0.61

)


2009 9 0 0 92010 4 1 0 52011 11 4 0 152012 3 1 0 42013 8 3 0 11

35 9 0 44Total

Twelve of the accidents involved pedestrians, 5 of whom were struck by turning vehicles and 4 of whom were masked to the vehicle which struck them. Ten of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic. Six of the accidents were right turn conflicts and 4 were nose to tail collisions. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, all of which occurred in low numbers.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

An improvement scheme which provided a peak-period outbound bus, cycle and taxi lane was completed in January 2014. This scheme also included the introduction of traffic signals at the Shepherds Lane junction, one-way working streets at key locations to facilitate traffic signals, improvements to and the provision of additional pedestrian crossing facilities, formalised traffic lanes, and a review of the parking restrictions along this section of Roundhay Road. The effects of these measures will be monitored.


Severity Ratio 20

Wet: 20

Dark: 25

Pedestrian: 30

Skid: 5

23

25

30

14

9

14

28

31

16

11



URBAN A Road

7

A660 Woodhouse Lane

Clarendon Road to Hillary Place, Woodhouse



)


2009 7 3 0 102010 6 1 0 72011 12 1 0 132012 7 0 0 72013 7 1 0 8

39 6 0 45Total

Reflecting the proximity to Leeds University and the associated pedestrian activity, particularly during the evening period, 21 of the accidents involved pedestrians, all but 4 of whom were aged between 17 and 25. The most common causation factor within the pedestrian accidents was alcohol impairment. The vehicular conflicts were comprised of 5 failure to give way events, 4 nose to tail collisions, and 3 cases each of left turn conflicts (all of which involved pedal cycles,) and accidents involving the doors of stationary vehicles being opened into the path of passing cyclists. There were also 3 accidents in which a PSV passenger was injured after falling. There is here, and elsewhere on other stretches of the A660, recurring high levels of pedal cycle involvement in accidents.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

This length will be affected in future years by the development of the NGT scheme. This will see the shifting of much vehicular traffic on the length's southern extent onto Blenheim Walk. As this occurs, the length will be re-defined. In the short term, a scheme is due for completion by April 2015, which will highlight cycle lanes across the mouths of side roads, with red surfacing.


Severity Ratio 13

Wet: 24

Dark: 38

Pedestrian: 47

Skid: 2

23

25

30

14

9

14

28

31

16

11



URBAN A Road

8

Spencer Place

50m south of Leopold Street to Back Pasture Road, Harehills



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 3 1 0 42011 2 0 0 22012 0 0 0 02013 1 0 0 1

9 1 0 10Total

An extremely mixed pattern of accidents, with the following groupings recording 2 events each:- Right turn conflicts, accidents pedestrian injury, nose to tail collisions, pedal cycles being ridden into the path of cars and disparate types. The accidents were distributed throughout the length, with no discernible clustering.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

With the three most recent study years yielding only 3 accidents, the Length being unlikely to appear in next year's edition of this report, and given the lack of identifiable accident pattern, continued monitoring only is currently recommended.


Severity Ratio 10

Wet: 30

Dark: 40

Pedestrian: 20

Skid: 0

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

9

Austhorpe Road

A6120 to Penda's Way, Cross Gates



)


2009 4 1 0 52010 1 1 0 22011 2 0 0 22012 2 1 0 32013 1 0 0 1

10 3 0 13Total

Five of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 4 of the casualties being elderly. There were also 4 instances of passengers falling within PSVs. Two of the remaining 4 accidents involved collisions between cars and mobility scooters.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

In July 2012 a new zebra crossing was introduced at the junction with North Road. This scheme also introduced amendments to waiting and parking arrangements. These supplemented a previous scheme, which involved the relocation of bus stops, the provision of extra guardrail and improvements to the street furniture, which was installed in early 2010. A traffic scheme featuring appropriate measures to maintain low speeds was due for implementation in 2014, but has been delayed due to railway engineering works in the vicinity. It is now hoped to introduce this scheme in the next financial year.


Severity Ratio 23

Wet: 15

Dark: 8

Pedestrian: 38

Skid: 0

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

10

Chapeltown Road

Barrack Road to Harehills Lane, Harehills



)


2009 10 2 0 122010 6 1 0 72011 11 3 0 142012 13 2 0 152013 11 1 0 12

51 9 0 60Total

Cases of pedestrian injury, with 15 instances now form the largest individual accident type. This grouping includes several events in which the casualty was recorded as having misused one or other of the crossing facilities. There were also 12 cases of vehicles emerging into the path of main road traffic, and 11 turning conflicts of various kinds. Other than 4 instances of nose to tail collisions, the remaining, mainly vehicular conflicts, all recorded low totals. Clusters of 12 and 10 accidents respectively were located at the junctions with Harehills Avenue and Savile Drive / Louis Street respectively. At the latter, queuing traffic was a factor in several accidents.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Recent improvements along this length include pedestrian crossings, installed in June/July 2010 in the vicinity of Chapel Allerton Hospital, Newton Parade, Francis Street and Grange Terrace and a comprehensive general improvement scheme, which was completed in March 2011. However, none of these appear to have made a serious impact on overall accident levels and further study is indicated, particularly with regard to pedestrian casualties.


Severity Ratio 15

Wet: 15

Dark: 22

Pedestrian: 25

Skid: 5

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

11

Broad Lane

Upper Town Street to Wyther Lane, Sandford



)


2009 2 1 0 32010 3 0 0 32011 4 1 0 52012 5 0 0 52013 3 1 0 4

17 3 0 20Total

Seven of the accidents were nose to tail collisions. Five of the accidents were loss of control events, 3 of which occurred when vehicles attempted to take evasive action to avoid turning traffic. Three of the accidents involved child pedestrians, 2 were right turn conflicts and 2 involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic. The remaining accident was a disparate event.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Fixed Safety Cameras were introduced on this length of road during 2010, the long term effects of which will continue to be monitored. Should the accident rate not reduce from current levels, consideration should be given to additional cameras or traffic calming measures.


Severity Ratio 15

Wet: 30

Dark: 20

Pedestrian: 15

Skid: 20

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

12

Swinnow Road

Intake Road to Wellstone Avenue, Swinnow


roadUrban B Flow (AADT): 12460Length (Km) : 1

)


2009 5 0 0 52010 4 2 0 62011 2 1 0 32012 2 3 0 52013 5 0 0 5

18 6 0 24Total

Eight of the accidents involved pedestrians, 4 of whom were children. Three of the accidents were loss of control events and 3 were right turn conflicts. Two of the accidents were signal violations and 2 involved falling PSV passengers. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than once. A cluster of 11 accidents is located at the junction with Swinnow Lane.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Traffic calming, comprising build-outs, pedestrian refuges, speed cushions and a Puffin crossing in the vicinity of Swinnow Primary school, was introduced prior to the current study period. Phase one of a further scheme, intended to extend and reinforce the existing measures, was installed in Autumn 2013, with phase two of the same due for introduction in 2015.


Severity Ratio 25

Wet: 12

Dark: 33

Pedestrian: 33

Skid: 4

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

13

Robin Lane / Littlemoor Road

Lowtown to Roker Lane, Pudsey



)


2009 4 1 0 52010 4 1 0 52011 0 1 0 12012 3 2 0 52013 2 0 0 2

13 5 0 18Total

Nine of the accidents involved pedestrians. Six of the pedestrian accidents involved children, 3 of which were located on a 120 metre section of Robin Lane between its junctions with Raven's Mount and Radcliffe Lane. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, with only loss of control events (2) and right turn conflicts (2) occurring more than once.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A series of remedial measures were introduced prior to the current study period. These included improved signing arrangements, tactile paving and dropped kerbs to improve conditions for pedestrians. Junction build-outs, right turn lanes, better facilities for PSVs and formalised parking bays were also introduced. A scheme to provide two zebra crossings, one in the vicinity of the junction with Radcliffe Lane and one at the junction with Raven's Mount, was completed in March 2011. It is recommended that the long term effects of these zebra crossings continue be monitored.


Severity Ratio 28

Wet: 28

Dark: 22

Pedestrian: 50

Skid: 6

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

14

Cardigan Road

North Lane to Burley Road, Headingley



)


2009 6 3 0 92010 12 0 0 122011 7 0 0 72012 7 1 0 82013 9 0 0 9

41 4 0 45Total

Ten of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with most age groups featuring and several contributory factors being cited. There were also 8 right turn conflicts and 7 nose to tail collisions, with most of the latter involving turning or queuing traffic. Other than 6 cases of vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, and 3 instances of accidents involving falling PSV passengers, the remaining accidents were comprised of largely disparate types. Clusters of 7 and 6 accidents respectively were recorded at the length's junctions with Ashville Road and Cardigan Lane.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Whilst annual totals appear to be high, they are still much lower than those recorded prior to the current study period. The incidence of nose to tail collisions was reduced by a 2011 scheme which introduced street name plates. In November 2012, parking restrictions came into force around the radius of the junction with Ashville Road to improve sightlines for emerging drivers. Further monitoring will be maintained.


Severity Ratio 9

Wet: 18

Dark: 38

Pedestrian: 22

Skid: 2

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

15

Middleton Park Avenue

Middleton Park Mount to Throstle Road, Middleton



)


2009 2 0 0 22010 2 1 0 32011 3 2 0 52012 1 1 0 22013 3 0 0 3

11 4 0 15Total

Nine of the accidents involved failure to give way. There were also 3 instances of pedestrian injury with 2 of these casualties being children. Two of the remaining 3 accidents were cases of falling PSV passengers. Most of the accidents were located at one or other of the length's crossroad intersections, but with none displaying strong concentrations.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

During recent years, various works have been undertaken on this length, including resurfacing and signing in 2009 and the introduction of a zebra crossing at the length's southern extent in early 2013. Given that there has been no significant impact on the accident rate, consideration will be given to prioritising this length when future 20 mph zones associated with schools are being considered and replacing the mini roundabouts with plateaux, which should prove more beneficial at reducing vehicular speed. This work should be completed in the 2016/17 financial year.


Severity Ratio 27

Wet: 40

Dark: 20

Pedestrian: 20

Skid: 13

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

16

Foundry Lane

South Parkway Approach to York Road, Gipton



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 1 0 0 12011 3 1 0 42012 3 0 0 32013 4 0 0 4

14 1 0 15Total

Five accidents involved failure to give way, with each occurring at either a mini roundabout or one of the chicanes along the length. There were also 3 nose to tail collisions and 2 cases of pedestrian injury. Whilst the remaining 5 accidents were all disparate types, 2 of these also involved collision with a chicane.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

The existing traffic calming features on this length have not had a prolonged beneficial impact on accident levels and speed cushions and junction plateaux are scheduled for introduction in early 2015.


Severity Ratio 7

Wet: 13

Dark: 53

Pedestrian: 13

Skid: 7

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

17

Osmondthorpe Lane

Rookwood Avenue to Halton Moor Road, Osmondthorpe



)


2009 2 0 0 22010 1 0 0 12011 2 1 0 32012 1 3 0 42013 1 0 0 1

7 4 0 11Total

A mixed pattern of accidents remains with 3 loss of control events forming the largest single grouping. There were also 2 cases each of right turn conflicts, pedestrian injury and collisions between moving and parked vehicles. The remaining 2 accidents were disparate types. All the accidents were distributed throughout the length, with no sign of site specific clustering.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

In spring 2010, a series of speed cushions, were renewed along this length, with a speed table to the north of Rookwood Avenue being simultaneously removed. A scheme to replace the priority system of working under the railway bridge towards the length's southern extent with signal control was switched on in early May 2014 and a full maintenance scheme, enhancing the carriageway and traffic calming features was completed in late 2014. All of these measures will continue to be closely monitored.


Severity Ratio 36

Wet: 18

Dark: 27

Pedestrian: 18

Skid: 9

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

18

South Parkway

Old York Road to Foundry Mill Drive, Seacroft



)


2009 3 1 0 42010 1 0 0 12011 4 1 0 52012 2 1 0 32013 0 0 0 0

10 3 0 13Total

The accidents on this length of road form a mixed pattern and include loss of control events (3), pedestrian accidents (2), accidents involving falling PSV passengers (2), nose to tail collisions (2) and accidents involving child pedal cyclists emerging from the footpath into the path of traffic (2).

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Prior to the current study period a scheme incorporating footway extensions at junctions, sheltered parking bays and central islands was installed. In connection with an adjacent housing development, a pelican crossing was provided at the junction with Kentmere Avenue in late 2013. The feasibility of providing additional traffic calming measures along this length of road is currently being investigated, as part of adjacent development proposals.


Severity Ratio 23

Wet: 8

Dark: 31

Pedestrian: 15

Skid: 8

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

19

B6159 Harehills Lane

Compton Road to York Road, Burmantofts



)


2009 1 2 0 32010 4 1 0 52011 2 1 0 32012 2 0 0 22013 4 1 0 5

13 5 0 18Total

Seven of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 3 of these being classed as Serious. Various contributory factors, including intoxication, were noted. There were also 4 turning conflicts and 2 nose to collisions. The remaining 5 accidents were entirely disparate types. No notable clustering was discerned.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A Toucan crossing was switched on in the vicinity of Kimberley Road in July 2010 and the street lighting on this length was upgraded in April 2011. Despite a disappointing 2013, the accident rate is much lower than in previous periods and monitoring of the situation will be maintained.


Severity Ratio 28

Wet: 28

Dark: 56

Pedestrian: 39

Skid: 0

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

20

Armley Ridge Road / Cockshott Lane

Stanningley Road to Raynville Road, Upper Armley



)


2009 5 1 0 62010 6 2 0 82011 2 0 0 22012 3 0 0 32013 1 0 0 1

17 3 0 20Total

Six of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, 5 of which occurred at the junction of Armley Ridge Road with Cockshott Lane. Four of the accidents involved pedestrians, 4 were nose to tail collisions and 4 were loss of control events. The remaining accidents were a right turn conflict and an overtaking conflict.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Following a review of the police files and witness statements for the accidents on this length of road, undertaken in January 2011, a traffic calming scheme was installed in March 2013 the effects of which will be monitored.


Severity Ratio 15

Wet: 40

Dark: 40

Pedestrian: 20

Skid: 10

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

21

A657 Lower Town Street

Stanningley Road to Hough Lane, Bramley



)


2009 4 0 0 42010 5 0 0 52011 0 0 0 02012 4 0 0 42013 3 0 0 3

16 0 0 16Total

Four of the accidents involved vehicles emerging into the path of main road traffic, all of which were located at the junction with the entrance to the car park for Bramley shopping centre. Four of the accidents involved pedestrians and 4 were nose to tail collisions. The remaining accidents were comprised of 2 right turn conflicts and 2 accidents involving falling bus passengers.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

It is unlikely that cost effective remedial measures could be devised to reduce the frequency of the accidents occurring on this length. As such, all that is recommended is that this length of road continue to be annually reviewed.


Severity Ratio 0

Wet: 31

Dark: 38

Pedestrian: 25

Skid: 6

23

25

30

14

9

14

28

31

16

11



URBAN A Road

22

Nippet Lane / Compton Road / Stoney Rock Lane

Beckett Street to Harehills Lane, Burmantofts



)


2009 5 2 0 72010 7 0 0 72011 4 0 0 42012 4 0 0 42013 3 0 0 3

23 2 0 25Total

Seven of the accidents involved falling bus passengers, 3 of whom fell when the bus was forced to brake to avoid colliding with other road users. Seven of the accidents were nose to tail collisions and 5 involved pedestrians. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, all of which occurred in low numbers. The majority of the accidents were located at either end of the length of road, with very few recorded on the central section between Torre Road and Stanley Road.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A scheme which introduced traffic calming measures, including chicanes, central hatching and improved road markings, between Torre Road and Stanley Road was introduced prior to the current study period. A further scheme which introduced a new Zebra crossing at the junction with Torre Road and provided improvements to the existing facility at Accommodation Road was completed in March 2013. It is recommended that these measures be monitored.


Severity Ratio 8

Wet: 20

Dark: 28

Pedestrian: 20

Skid: 0

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

23

A62 Gelderd Road

Gildersome village to City Park Industrial Estate, Gildersome


roadRural A Flow (AADT): 9400Length (Km) : 2

)


2009 0 0 0 02010 3 2 0 52011 1 0 0 12012 1 1 0 22013 1 2 0 3

6 5 0 11Total

Seven of the accidents involved some form of loss of control; in at least 4 of these cases, standing water or ice on the carriageway surface was a factor. The remaining 4 accidents were all disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

One of two further accidents recorded by July 2014, also involves standing surface water. A review should be made of the quality of drainage and steps taken to improve the situation.


Severity Ratio 24

Wet: 36

Dark: 27

Pedestrian: 18

Skid: 64

23

31

29

2

27

22

36

31

2

32



24

A65 Kirkstall Road

Woodside View to Weaver Street, Kirkstall



)


2009 5 2 0 72010 7 0 0 72011 7 2 0 92012 6 1 0 72013 11 1 0 12

36 6 0 42Total

Eleven accidents involved nose to tail collisions, with most of these associated with some form of queuing traffic. There were also 10 cases of vehicles turning either left or right into side roads, across the path, in each case, of a pedal cyclist. In several of these events, the cyclist was in a cycle lane, masked to the vehicle which turned into them. There were 6 red light violations and 5 instances of pedestrian injury. Other than 3 failure to give way events, the remaining accidents were comprised of various types, all of which registered low annual totals. The only notable accident cluster were the 9 recorded at the junction with Cardigan Fields Road.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Despite a disappointing 2013 accident total, single figure annual totals now feature regularly and this ties in with the introduction of safety cameras on this length prior to the current study period. A scheme is proposed to provide cycle symbols in the existing cycle lanes and also enhance the provision of the same across the mouths of minor side roads with red surfacing.


Severity Ratio 14

Wet: 31

Dark: 31

Pedestrian: 12

Skid: 2

23

25

30

14

9

14

28

31

16

11



URBAN A Road

25

B6154 Lowtown

Market Place to Kent Road, Pudsey



)


2009 2 0 0 22010 4 0 0 42011 4 0 0 42012 0 0 0 02013 1 1 0 2

11 1 0 12Total

Five accidents involved falling PSV passengers, with the majority of the casualties being elderly. The remaining accidents consisted of 3 turning conflicts and 2 cases each of nose to tail collisions and pedestrian casualties. Eight of the accidents are concentrated into a stretch of the length towards its south western extent, between Market Place and Manor Holme Street.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Following an in depth study of the accidents on this length, undertaken in February 2010, recommendations for further pedestrian measures were made. Since this time, various works have been completed on the length, including major alterations to Church Lane as part of the redevelopment of the Market Street bus station in late 2010 and minor measures for pedestrians and further lining works in 2012 and 2013. These have all helped to reduce the annual average accident rate from 6.2 per year in the previous five year period, to the current figure of 2.4 per year. No further action is indicated other than routine monitoring.


Severity Ratio 8

Wet: 25

Dark: 17

Pedestrian: 17

Skid: 0

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

26

A660 Headingley Lane

Hyde Park Corner to Bainbrigge Road, Headingley



)


2009 9 1 0 102010 7 1 0 82011 9 0 0 92012 6 1 0 72013 6 0 0 6

37 3 0 40Total

Eighteen of the accidents were right turn conflicts, all of which involved pedal cyclists. In the majority of these accidents the cyclist was in the cycle lane, passing slow moving or stationary traffic, when a vehicle turned right through a gap in this traffic and collided with them. In several instances, the turning vehicle was "flashed" to proceed by the driver of the vehicle in the queue. There were also 8 cases of vehicles turning left into side roads, across the path of pedal cyclists. Six of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, 5 of which involved pedal cycles. The remaining accidents were comprised of almost entirely disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

This length will be substantially affected in future years by the development of the NGT scheme. It is anticipated that the pedal cycle provision within these works will improve conditions for that class of road user. In the shorter term, a scheme is to be introduced which will highlight, by means of red surfacing, the existing cycle provision across the mouths of minor side roads.


Severity Ratio 7

Wet: 12

Dark: 23

Pedestrian: 3

Skid: 0

23

25

30

14

9

14

28

31

16

11



URBAN A Road

27

A647 Stanningley Bypass

Town End to Dawsons Corner, Stanningley


roadRural A Flow (AADT): 26800Length (Km) : 4.5

)


2009 11 2 0 132010 9 2 0 112011 6 1 0 72012 13 0 1 142013 8 5 0 13

47 10 1 58Total

Accidents involving some form of loss of control, with 22 instances now form the largest single grouping. A variety of causation factors including weather, surface conditions, and most commonly, inappropriate speed, were all cited. Sixteen accidents involved nose to tail collisions, with many of these also featuring excessive speed and/or sudden braking. The remaining accidents were formed of many different types, including sideswipe collisions or lane changing events, most of which were as a result of poor driver decision making. The accidents are distributed along the length, but most were located at either a bend, or at the access/exit of one or other of the numerous slip roads.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A three-phase scheme to place highway furniture behind new or refurbished ARMCO barrier is due to completed in late 2014. At the time of writing [July] 5 further accidents have been recorded in 2014 and upon completion, close monitoring of the scheme's progress will be maintained.


Severity Ratio 19

Wet: 41

Dark: 22

Pedestrian: 3

Skid: 26

23

31

29

2

27

22

36

31

2

32



28

Stanningley Road

Swinnow Road to Elmfield Way, Bramley



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 0 0 0 02011 1 1 0 22012 1 0 0 12013 3 2 0 5

8 3 0 11Total

An extremely mixed accident pattern, with no individual type recording an annual average as high as 1 event per year. Two accidents involved pedestrian injury, with each of these occurring as the casualty was hit by a car entering the main road from a side street. There were also 2 cases each of nose to tail collisions, injuries to PSV passengers, and right turn conflicts. The remaining 3 accidents were entirely disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

An in depth study of the accidents on this length was made in February 2010. The study failed to identify any notable accident pattern and no action was recommended. This length will be affected by the Cycle Superhighway proposals and no further action is indicated other than monitoring of those works.


Severity Ratio 27

Wet: 27

Dark: 36

Pedestrian: 18

Skid: 9

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

29

Old Lane

Dewsbury Road to Town Street, Beeston



)


2009 1 0 0 12010 2 2 0 42011 0 0 0 02012 4 0 0 42013 3 0 0 3

10 2 0 12Total

Two of the accidents involved pedestrians, both of whom were children. Two of the accidents were overtaking conflicts, 2 involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, and 2 involved parked vehicles setting off into the path of passing traffic. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than once.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

It is known that subject to development proposals, a signal controlled crossing may be introduced on the length, to replace an existing central refuge. The feasibility of providing additional traffic calming measures, to augment those already provided on this length of road, should also be investigated.


Severity Ratio 17

Wet: 0

Dark: 42

Pedestrian: 17

Skid: 17

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

30

B6481 Pontefract Road

Wakefield Road to M1, Stourton



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 0 0 0 02011 5 0 0 52012 5 1 0 62013 2 0 0 2

15 1 0 16Total

Five of the accidents were nose to tail collisions, at least 3 of which occurred in the vicinity of the railway bridge towards the length's south eastern extent. There were also 2 cases each of pedestrian injury and vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, with the remaining 7 accidents being comprised of various disparate types. A white lining scheme was introduced along the length in 2012.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Despite a disappointing accident total for 2012, it is anticipated that the lining scheme will have a beneficial long term impact on annual accident levels and at this stage, further monitoring only is recommended.


Severity Ratio 6

Wet: 38

Dark: 50

Pedestrian: 13

Skid: 19

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

31

Barwick Road

Ring Road to 100m NE of Smeaton Approach, Stanks



)


2009 2 0 0 22010 4 0 0 42011 3 0 0 32012 1 1 0 22013 1 1 0 2

11 2 0 13Total

A mixed group of accidents, with no distinct pattern. There were 3 cases of pedestrian injury, with all of the casualties being aged either 12 or 13. Three accidents involved nose to tail collisions, and there were 2 cases each of injuries to pedal cyclists as they were overtaken by cars and also injury to pedal cyclists, who were riding on, or from, the footway. The remaining 3 accidents were all entirely disparate events.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A Pelican crossing was introduced in November 2012 in the vicinity of Stanks Bridge, towards the length's eastern extent. This facility should be converted to Toucan use, subject to the introduction of the Penda's Way cycle route. In the meantime monitoring of the length will be maintained.


Severity Ratio 15

Wet: 23

Dark: 31

Pedestrian: 23

Skid: 0

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

32

East Chevin Road / Otley Old Road

400m south east Silver Mill Hill to A658 Harrogate Road, East Chevin


roadRural B Flow (AADT): 7370Length (Km) : 2.4

)


2009 5 1 0 62010 3 0 0 32011 3 1 0 42012 0 0 0 02013 0 0 0 0

11 2 0 13Total

Four of the accidents were loss of control events, 2 of which involved drivers who were impaired by alcohol. Four of the accidents were right turn conflicts and 3 involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic. The remaining accidents were an overtaking conflict and a disparate event.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A scheme to improve the signing and road markings on this section of road was completed in July 2014 the effects of which will be monitored.


Severity Ratio 15

Wet: 8

Dark: 15

Pedestrian: 8

Skid: 31

21

36

29

3

30

22

41

32

3

34


Accident Percentages for RURAL B Road

33

Morris Lane / Spen Lane

Queenswood Drive to Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 5 1 0 62011 2 2 0 42012 1 0 0 12013 1 0 0 1

12 3 0 15Total

The accident pattern is extremely mixed, with 3 cases each of nose to tail collisions, pedestrian injury and failure to give way. There were also 2 instances of loss of control events and 4 entirely disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Annual totals remain generally low and, with no distinct pattern being in evidence, continued monitoring only is currently recommended..


Severity Ratio 20

Wet: 27

Dark: 13

Pedestrian: 20

Skid: 13

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

34

B6152 Harrogate Road

Leeds Road to Green Lane, Rawdon



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 0 1 0 12011 2 1 0 32012 1 0 0 12013 5 0 0 5

11 2 0 13Total

Six of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 5 of the casualties aged 11-13. It is likely that a least 4 of these were undertaking school journeys at the time of the accident. Other than 2 failure to give way events, the remaining accidents were all disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A pelican crossing was commissioned in the vicinity of the junction with Canada Road, in April 2014. It is hoped that this will have a positive impact on the level of pedestrian injury. It is also worth noting that the total of 5 accidents recorded in 2013 is the highest annual total on this length since 1996.


Severity Ratio 15

Wet: 46

Dark: 31

Pedestrian: 46

Skid: 8

23

25

30

14

9

14

28

31

16

11



URBAN B Road

35

Bayton Lane

Victoria Avenue to Layton Road, Horsforth


roadRural B Flow (AADT): 8960Length (Km) : 2

)


2009 2 0 0 22010 1 1 0 22011 3 0 0 32012 2 0 0 22013 3 0 0 3

11 1 0 12Total

Eight of the accidents were loss of control events, with icy conditions, excessive speed and alcohol impairment all cited as contributory factors. Also cited as contributory, was the presence of oncoming vehicles; these being mentioned as well in the remaining 4, otherwise disparate accidents. The percentages of accidents that involved dark conditions are higher than any other length featured in this report. The percentage involving skidding and occurring on a wet road surface are also very high.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

Whilst annual totals are not high, a scheme designed to highlight the road's centre line with reflective road studs and provide enhanced advance warning signing, which was completed in September 2010, has not reduced the high percentage of darkness accidents and a further scheme is being designed which will introduce a reduction in the existing speed limit. "Unsuitable for HGVs" signs have also been introduced in 2014.


Severity Ratio 8

Wet: 50

Dark: 83

Pedestrian: 8

Skid: 58

21

36

29

3

30

22

41

32

3

34


Accident Percentages for RURAL B Road

36

B6157 Stanningley Road

Swinnow Lane to Swinnow Road / Hough Lane, Pudsey



)


2009 1 1 0 22010 3 1 0 42011 2 1 0 32012 1 0 0 12013 3 1 0 4

10 4 0 14Total

Five of the accidents were overtaking conflicts, the majority of which involved vehicles which were attempting to turn right into minor roads when they were struck by vehicles attempting to overtake them. Three of the accidents involved vehicles emerging into the path of main road traffic and 2 were loss of control events. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than once.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

This section will be substantially changed by the City Connect cycle scheme, which will narrow carriageway running lanes and formalise parking provision.


Severity Ratio 29

Wet: 43

Dark: 43

Pedestrian: 0

Skid: 14

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

37

Middleton Park Road

Helston Green to Sharp Lane Roundabout, Middleton



)


2009 4 2 0 62010 0 3 0 32011 4 0 0 42012 3 0 0 32013 2 1 0 3

13 6 0 19Total

Five of the accidents were cases of pedestrian injury, with 3 of the casualties being aged 13 or younger. There were also 4 nose to tail collisions and 3 instances each of falling bus passengers, (all of whom were elderly,) and failure to give way by minor road vehicles The remaining 4 accidents were all disparate types. Four of the 6 Serious accidents involved two wheeled vehicles.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

The incidence of high severity accidents is amongst the highest in this report, however there is no discernible pattern to these. The length is also governed by speed cameras. A more detailed review of this length, with possible amendments to its extents, will be made in 2015.


Severity Ratio 32

Wet: 32

Dark: 37

Pedestrian: 26

Skid: 16

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

38

B6157 Bradford Road

Ring Road Farsley to Richardshaw Lane, Stanningley



)


2009 1 2 0 32010 3 0 0 32011 2 1 0 32012 0 0 0 02013 3 1 0 4

9 4 0 13Total

Six of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, 4 of which were located at the junction with Cote Lane and at least 3 of which incorporated a right turn manoeuvre. There were also 2 cases of pedestrian injury. The remaining 5 accidents were all disparate types.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

The Leeds Cycling Superhighway scheme on which construction will commence in late 2014, will have a major impact on the layout and behaviour of users on this stretch of road. Upon completion, close monitoring will ensue.


Severity Ratio 31

Wet: 15

Dark: 31

Pedestrian: 15

Skid: 8

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

39

Street Lane

Scott Hall Road to Park Lane, Moortown



)


2009 9 0 0 92010 10 1 0 112011 4 0 0 42012 4 0 0 42013 3 2 0 5

30 3 0 33Total

Ten of the accidents involved pedestrians, 5 were right turn conflicts and 5 involved falling bus passengers. Four of the accidents were loss of control events and 4 involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than once. A cluster of 10 accidents is located at the junction with Harrogate Road which is a site for concern (LSC046).

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

An extensive traffic calming scheme, which introduced central islands and a consistent "No waiting at any time" order at junctions, in order to improve visibility between main and side road drivers and provide a clearer view of crossing pedestrians, was completed in September 2008 and a zebra crossing was introduced at the junction with Norton Road in 2012. In light of the low number of accidents per annum in the most recent years all that is currently recommended is that this length of road continue to be annually reviewed.


Severity Ratio 9

Wet: 15

Dark: 27

Pedestrian: 30

Skid: 3

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

40

A656 Ridge Road

Motorway junction to Church Lane, Micklefield



)


2009 1 1 0 22010 3 0 0 32011 1 1 1 32012 1 0 0 12013 2 0 0 2

8 2 1 11Total

Three of the accidents were loss of control events. Two of the accidents were head on collisions, both of which involved drivers who wrongly believed themselves to be on a dual carriageway section of road. Two of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than once

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A scheme involving signing and lining towards the northern extent of the length, intended to reduce the incidence of high severity head on collisions, was completed in Summer 2012. The effects of this work will continue to be monitored.


Severity Ratio 27

Wet: 18

Dark: 27

Pedestrian: 0

Skid: 55

23

31

29

2

27

22

36

31

2

32



41

A6120 Ring Road

Dawsons Corner to Rodley Lane, Farsley



)


2009 7 1 0 82010 3 0 0 32011 2 0 0 22012 7 1 0 82013 2 0 0 2

21 2 0 23Total

Eleven of the accidents were nose to tail collisions, commonly being recorded during periods of congestion or when traffic was moving slowly. Five of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, with 4 of the offending vehicles in this grouping occurring as an illegal manoeuvre was effected. Amongst the remaining accidents were 3 cases of negligent [and also illegal] U turn manoeuvres and 2 right turn conflicts.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

The presence of safety cameras on this length is largely having a beneficial impact on accident rates. However the incidence of accidents involving illegal turning manoeuvres remains high and action to address this issue should be investigated.


Severity Ratio 9

Wet: 35

Dark: 30

Pedestrian: 0

Skid: 22

23

31

29

2

27

22

36

31

2

32



42

Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue

A6120 Ring Road to Long Row, Horsforth



)


2009 3 0 0 32010 3 0 0 32011 3 0 0 32012 3 1 0 42013 2 0 0 2

14 1 0 15Total

The accident pattern here is mixed, with 4 right turn conflicts representing the largest individual grouping. There were also 3 cases each of vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, nose to tail collisions and pedestrian injury. The casualties in the latter grouping were all children, aged 3-14. The remaining 2 accidents were disparate types and the only notable accident cluster is located at the junction with The Green where 5 accidents occurred.

Accident Analysis

Recommendations

A scheme to control parking is to be introduced in the current financial year. The severity rate is low, as are annual accident totals, and no other action is recommended.


Severity Ratio 7

Wet: 20

Dark: 27

Pedestrian: 20

Skid: 7

15

23

30

23

8

15

27

30

23

11



URBAN B Road

43

A654 Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane

Thorpe Garth to Winthorpe Avenue, Thorpe



)


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Documents

Leeds City Council Lengths for Concern 2014