Crap Towns / Larkhall / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Larkhall?
There were 2.4 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Larkhall from 2021 to 2025, 41% higher than the typical Scottish town's 1.7. In 2025 it was 4.6, up from 0.7 in 2021.
| Period | Here | Typical Scottish town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| 2022 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 2023 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| 2024 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| 2025 | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 7.3 km | 2.6 |
| Larkhall | – | 2.4 |
| Newarthill | 9.8 km | 2.3 |
| Motherwell | 6.8 km | 1.9 |
| Newmains | 8.4 km | 1.9 |
| Bellshill | 10.1 km | 1.9 |
| Wishaw | 5.5 km | 1.5 |
| New Stevenston | 8.8 km | 1.3 |
| Strathaven | 8.6 km | 1.2 |
| Carluke | 8.4 km | 1.1 |
| Stonehouse | 4.5 km | 1.1 |
| The typical Scottish town | – | 1.7 |