Crap Towns / Barry / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Barry?
There were 1.2 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Barry from 2021 to 2025, 50% lower than the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 1.2, up from 1.0 in 2021.
The sun comes out and the whole of Cardiff tries to park on Barry Island.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.0 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 19.0 km | 2.4 |
| Penarth | 6.7 km | 1.2 |
| Beddau | 17.6 km | 1.2 |
| Barry | – | 1.2 |
| Cardiff | 11.5 km | 1.1 |
| Dinas Powis | 4.5 km | 0.7 |
| Rhoose | 6.1 km | 0.5 |
| Church Village | 17.8 km | 0.4 |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 19.2 km | 0.3 |
| Pontyclun | 15.6 km | 0.1 |
| Llantwit Major | 15.1 km | less than 0.1 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |