Crap Towns / Bishop Auckland / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Bishop Auckland?
There were 2.5 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Bishop Auckland from 2021 to 2025, about the same as the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 3.0, up from 1.7 in 2021.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 16.3 km | 2.9 |
| Durham | 16.7 km | 2.5 |
| Bishop Auckland | – | 2.5 |
| Brandon | 12.3 km | 2.3 |
| Spennymoor | 9.0 km | 2.3 |
| Ferryhill | 10.0 km | 2.0 |
| Shildon | 3.9 km | 1.9 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 8.0 km | 1.6 |
| Crook | 7.9 km | 1.4 |
| Willington | 6.6 km | 1.4 |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 14.9 km | 0.3 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |