Crap Towns / Workington / Roads
How dangerous are the roads in Workington?
There were 3.3 fatal or serious road collisions per 10,000 people a year in Workington from 2021 to 2025, 38% higher than the typical town's 2.4. In 2025 it was 1.9, down from 2.8 in 2021.
A diversion round Workington carries the nagging threat of ending up in Whitehaven.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| 2023 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Town | Distance | Collisions per 10,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | 11.2 km | 3.3 |
| Workington | – | 3.3 |
| Carlisle | 48.2 km | 2.8 |
| Cockermouth | 12.7 km | 2.3 |
| Maryport | 9.0 km | 2.1 |
| Cleator Moor | 13.5 km | 1.8 |
| Egremont | 17.6 km | 1.7 |
| Seaton | 2.9 km | 0.8 |
| Wigton | 32.6 km | 0.7 |
| The typical town | – | 2.4 |