Crap Towns / Bedford / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Bedford?
There were 3.2 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Bedford from 2021 to 2025, 33% higher than the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 3.9, up from 2.3 in 2021.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | – | 3.2 |
| Kempston | 3.6 km | 1.8 |
| Wootton | 7.0 km | 1.6 |
| Marston Moretaine | 10.1 km | 1.6 |
| Flitwick | 15.2 km | 1.3 |
| Ampthill | 13.0 km | 1.1 |
| Cranfield | 13.0 km | 1.1 |
| Biggleswade | 15.4 km | 0.9 |
| Sandy | 11.4 km | 0.9 |
| Shefford | 14.4 km | 0.8 |
| Wixams | 5.8 km | 0.7 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |