Crap Towns / Newport / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Newport?
There were 3.3 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Newport from 2021 to 2025, 38% higher than the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 3.5, up from 3.3 in 2021.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 14.0 km | 5.4 |
| Newport | – | 3.3 |
| Pontllanfraith | 15.4 km | 3.2 |
| Risca | 9.4 km | 2.9 |
| Cwmbrân | 7.6 km | 2.3 |
| Pontypool | 12.2 km | 2.3 |
| Bedwas | 13.2 km | 2.3 |
| Abercarn | 11.5 km | 1.9 |
| Undy and Magor | 12.7 km | 1.5 |
| Caerleon | 4.5 km | 1.3 |
| Rogerstone | 3.8 km | 1.3 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |