Crap Towns / Richmond / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Richmond?
There were 1.7 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Richmond from 2021 to 2025, 29% lower than the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 0.6, down from 1.5 in 2021.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 18.1 km | 2.9 |
| Bishop Auckland | 27.3 km | 2.5 |
| Northallerton | 21.1 km | 2.5 |
| Egglescliffe | 28.1 km | 2.1 |
| Shildon | 25.7 km | 1.9 |
| Richmond | – | 1.7 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 26.0 km | 1.6 |
| Catterick Garrison | 4.0 km | 1.1 |
| Ingleby Barwick | 30.1 km | 0.9 |
| Yarm | 27.5 km | 0.8 |
| Barnard Castle | 19.5 km | 0.7 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |