Crap Towns / Washington / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Washington?
There were 1.3 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Washington from 2021 to 2025, 46% lower than the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 0.4, down from 2.0 in 2021.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 5.7 km | 2.9 |
| Sunderland | 6.8 km | 2.4 |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 6.8 km | 2.4 |
| Jarrow | 7.7 km | 2.2 |
| Fence Houses | 6.9 km | 2.0 |
| Boldon Colliery | 6.2 km | 2.0 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 4.7 km | 1.8 |
| Birtley | 4.1 km | 1.7 |
| Washington | – | 1.3 |
| Chester-le-Street | 6.8 km | 1.1 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 6.5 km | 0.8 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |