Leeds City Council Lengths For Concern 2014

PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS IN LEEDS
LENGTHS FOR CONCERN
2009 2013
November 2014
CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Martin Farrington, Director
PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS IN LEEDS
LENGTHS FOR CONCERN (2009 - 2013)
November 2014
Prepared by Accident Studies Unit

Contact: J S Buckley 76327
Contents
Lengths for Concern (Methodology and Recommendations)
Listing of Lengths for Concern
vi
Summary of Actions recommended
viii
Harehills Road, Harehills
Monkswood Avenue / Kentmere Avenue, Seacroft
Harehills Lane, Harehills
Wakefield Road, Swillington
Richardshaw Lane, Pudsey
Burley Road, Burley
Roundhay Road, Harehills
Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse
Spencer Place, Harehills
Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates
10
Chapeltown Road, Harehills
11
Broad Lane, Sandford
12
Swinnow Road, Swinnow
13
Robin Lane / Littlemoor Road, Pudsey
14
Cardigan Road, Headingley
15
Middleton Park Avenue, Middleton
16
Foundry Lane, Gipton
17
Osmondthorpe Lane, Osmondthorpe
18
South Parkway, Seacroft
19
Harehills Lane, Burmantofts
20
Armley Ridge Road / Cockshott Lane, Upper Armley
21
Lower Town Street, Bramley
22
Nippet Lane / Compton Road / Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts
23
Gelderd Road, Gildersome
24
Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall
25
Lowtown, Pudsey
26
Headingley Lane, Headingley
27
Stanningley Bypass, Stanningley
28
Stanningley Road, Bramley
29
Old Lane, Beeston
30
Pontefract Road, Stourton
31
Barwick Road, Stanks
32
East Chevin Road / Otley Old Road, East Chevin
33
Morris Lane / Spen Lane, Kirkstall
34
Harrogate Road, Rawdon
35
Bayton Lane, Horsforth
36
Stanningley Road, Pudsey
37
Middleton Park Road, Middleton
38
Bradford Road, Stanningley
39
Street Lane, Moortown
40
Ridge Road, Micklefield
41
Ring Road, Farsley
42
Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue, Horsforth
43
Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane, Thorpe
44
Ring Road, Shadwell
45
King Lane, Alwoodley
46
Aberford Road, Oulton
47
York Road, Seacroft
48
Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates
49
Stonegate Road, Meanwood
50
Leeds Road, Kippax
51
Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle
52
Shadwell Lane, Shadwell
53
Tong Road, Wortley
54
Britannia Road, Morley
55
Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road, Tinshill
56
Easterly Road, Gipton Wood
57
Harrogate Road, Harewood
58
Middleton Road / Wide Lane, Morley
59
Victoria Road / Elland Road, Morley
60
Ring Road, Seacroft
61
Harrogate Road, Moor Allerton
62
Bradford Road, Thornbury
63
Leeds Road / Church Side / Barnsdale Road, Methley
64
Galloway Lane / Waterloo Road / Uppermoor, Pudsey
65
New Road, Guiseley
66
Index
67
ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS ON

LENGTHS OF ROAD IN LEEDS DISTRICT 2009 - 2013
Methodology and Recommendations
1.0
Introduction
1.1
This report has been undertaken with the specific objective of identifying those
lengths of road within the Leeds Metropolitan District which have an accident
rate at or above that expected when compared to the National rates for similar
classes of road. It has been prepared as the result of a systematic analysis of
the personal injury accidents which occurred on lengths of road within the
Leeds Metropolitan District during the five year period 2009 - 2013. The report
gives recommendations regarding those lengths where remedial treatment is
likely to result in a cost-effective casualty reduction scheme. It therefore
represents a companion edition to the Sites for Concern report, which identifies
junctions with significant levels of accidents and it is anticipated that it will
provide valuable information to all those agencies involved in casualty
reduction.
1.2
In particular the information in this report will be used to identify casualty groups
that figure most prominently in Leeds City Councils casualty reduction targets,
e.g. high severity accidents and those involving pedestrians.
1.3
The recommendations made in this report are co-ordinated with the work being
done on both road safety cameras and traffic calming.
2.0
Background
2.1
The identification and ranking of lengths of road with accident problems is a far
more complex process than that required to identify clusters at individual sites.
One common way of producing an initial list is the sub-division of all roads
within an area into equal lengths, usually 1 km. These can then be ranked in
gross order of accidents, or accidents per 100 million vehicle kilometres, to
obtain a sub-set which may be worthy of further study. This technique,
however, takes no account of the local characteristics of the road and in many
cases reduces the list to merely a function of how many junctions or site
specific accident clusters there are within any specified length.
2.2
The methodology chosen to identify lengths needs to take into account some of
the local characteristics of the roads and hence will not necessarily compare
roads of equal length. The listings also need to take account of different levels
of usage and differentiate between lengths in rural situations and those in urban
areas.
2.3
In this context, roads with a speed limit of 30 or 40 mph are classed as urban,
whilst those with a limit of above 40 mph are considered to be rural.
3.0
Methodology
3.1
In order to confirm the accuracy of the information supplied by West Yorkshire

Police regarding the locations of personal injury accidents occurring in the
Leeds District, a computer based mapping system is maintained. This provides
an immediate visual record of the exact location of all reported injury accidents
3.2
Using this computerised plot, an inspection was carried out for the whole district
and those lengths of road which appeared to have a significant number of
accidents were noted.
3.3
Previous experience has shown that this approach tends to place undue
emphasis on lengths in urban areas, so in order to ensure that rural roads were
fully represented, a separate exercise was carried out in order to identify all
potential lengths outside the urban area.
3.4
Also included at this stage were any lengths which had been previously
recorded for other reasons, e.g. past accident problem, recent change in
usage, scheme monitoring, etc.
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3.5
An examination was then carried out to ensure that in the local context a
"sensible" length had been selected. This means ensuring that, in general
terms, conditions along the whole length are consistent and that the end points
are selected on some readily identified features, e.g. the terminal points of
speed restrictions, not simply where the majority of accidents were recorded.
3.6
Further restrictions have also been placed upon the choice of lengths to ensure
that the lengths finally selected on the grounds of a high accident rate actually
do have the accidents spread along the length. These restrictions are that:a) No length is selected which has had less than 10 injury accidents in
the past 5 years
b) No length is selected which has more than 60% of its accidents at one
or two specific junctions on its length.
3.7
Once the lengths had been identified, the actual length (in kms) and the annual
average daily traffic flows (AADT) were obtained. From this information the
accident rate per million vehicle kilometres (MVK) was then calculated.
3.8
The accident rate of each length was compared with average value quoted in
Road Casualties Great Britain 2013 for that class of road. The lengths were
then ranked with respect to the degree by which each exceeded its own
expected value.
3.9
In addition, attention was paid to the percentage levels of certain parameters

within the accident details (e.g. severity ratio, pedestrian involvement and
darkness accidents), these were then compared with the district and county
averages.
3.10
The location of each accident was then plotted and stick diagrams produced to
assist with the analysis.
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4.0
Results
4.1
A full list of all those lengths meeting the criteria identified in Section 3 is given
in Table 1. The lengths are ranked in order of the percentage by which they
exceed the average accident rate for a road of that class.
4.2
Table 2 shows where work has been carried out recently, is programmed, or
where action is recommended.
4.3
For each identified length, a detailed synopsis of the accident history is

presented, together with any comments.
4.4
A total of 66 lengths of road meet the specified criteria.
4.5
Twenty five lengths have been identified where the accident rate is more than
three times that expected. This is a slight increase since last year and is
attributable again to the expected levels for all classes of road, nationally, being
reduced. Since 2009, remedial treatment has been carried out on fourteen of
these lengths, and works are currently programmed on seven of them.
5.0
Motorways and A1
5.1
For comparison purposes the accident rates have been calculated for the total
lengths of the M1, M62, M621 and A1 which lie within Leeds District, but are
the direct responsibility of the Highways Agency.
5.2
In terms of accidents per 100 million vehicle kilometres, the rates over the 5
year period 2008 - 2012 are:M1
M62
M621
A1
5.3
6 accs/100MVK
6 accs/100MVK
7 accs/100MVK
3 accs/100MVK
The National average accident rate for Motorways is 7 accs/100MVK*, with no

distinction being made between differing speed limits. The M621 now acts as
the motorway link to the city centre from the south east, as well as the south
west, following the opening of the M1/A1 link. The M1 has similarly been
extended, and now links with the A1(M) at Hook Moor. Further analysis will be
required before a true picture of accident levels can be determined.
* DfT: Road Casualties Great Britain 2013; Table 3
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6.0
Conclusions
6.1
Remedial treatment has been carried out on 33 of the lengths listed in Table 2,
and the situation is now being monitored for the purpose of assessing the
benefits.
6.2
Remedial action is currently programmed on 18 lengths.
6.3
Common factors have been identified on 10

recommendations for remedial treatment to be made.
6.4
An in depth study is recommended at the following location:

lengths,
allowing
Table 1
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
Leeds Lengths of Road 2014

Severity
A c c i d e n t s
Rate /
UK
% of
Ratio% Wet% Dark% Ped% Skid% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm Norm Reference
Length of Road
Burley Road, Burley
Nippet La / Compton Rd / Stoney Rock La, Burmantofts
Lowtown, Pudsey
Old Lane, Beeston
Ranked by % of Norm
10%
10%
16%
33%
8%
14%
20%
13%
10%
23%
15%
15%
25%
28%
9%
27%
7%
36%
23%
28%
15%
0%
8%
24%
14%
8%
7%
19%
27%
17%
6%
15%
15%
20%
15%
21%
10%
13%
11%
0%
10%
20%
24%
30%
15%
15%
30%
12%
28%
18%
40%
13%
18%
8%
28%
40%
31%
20%
36%
31%
25%
12%
41%
27%
0%
38%
23%
8%
27%
46%
35%
20%
26%
17%
15%
45%
25%
38%
40%
8%
22%
20%
33%
22%
38%
20%
53%
27%
31%
56%
40%
38%
28%
27%
31%
17%
23%
22%
36%
42%
50%
31%
15%
13%
31%
35%
40%
45%
0%
23%
14%
30%
47%
20%
38%
25%
15%
33%
50%
22%
20%
13%
18%
15%
39%
20%
25%
20%
18%
12%
17%
3%
3%
18%
17%
13%
23%
8%
20%
46%
3%
10%
5%
6%
8%
10%
5%
2%
0%
0%
5%
20%
4%
6%
2%
13%
7%
9%
8%
0%
10%
6%
0%
64%
2%
0%
0%
26%
9%
17%
19%
0%
31%
13%
8%
12
2
8
3
3
4
9
10
3
5
12
3
5
5
9
2
3
2
4
3
6
4
7
0
7
2
10
13
3
1
3
2
6
3
3
12
1
9
6
2
5
5
7
4
2
7
3
6
5
12
3
1
1
1
5
8
5
7
5
7
4
8
11
0
4
0
4
3
6
1
14
5
6
3
3
3
15
13
2
2
14
5
3
1
7
5
4
3
5
3
2
0
4
1
9
4
9
7
2
0
5
3
4
4
3
SR - Severity Ratio DARK - Darkness SKID - Skidding PED - Pedestrian
13
1
6
3
4
13
4
7
0
3
15
5
5
5
8
2
3
4
3
2
3
4
4
2
7
0
7
14
1
4
6
2
0
1
1
12
1
9
3
1
4
11
8
1
1
12
4
5
2
9
3
4
1
0
5
1
3
3
3
12
2
6
13
5
3
2
2
0
1
5
63
10
38
18
13
29
44
45
10
13
60
20
24
18
45
15
15
11
13
18
20
16
25
11
42
12
40
58
11
12
16
13
13
15
13
379
266
201
64
164
146
165
160
137
137
123
119
116
111
109
106
105
98
98
98
98
110
97
35
103
87
94
29
78
75
69
67
44
65
73
30
30
30
11
30
30
34
34
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
34
30
11
34
30
34
11
30
30
30
30
20
30
34
1263
887
670
582
547
487
485
471
457
457
410
397
387
370
363
353
350
327
327
327
327
324
323
318
303
290
276
264
260
250
230
223
220
217
215
LLR058
LLR113
LLR015
LLR012
LLR035
LLR026
LLR121
LLR067
LLR016
LLR030
LLR056
LLR098
LLR126
LLR100
LLR031
LLR023
LLR061
LLR004
LLR108
LLR009
LLR099
LLR080
LLR085
LLR057
LLR025
LLR024
LLR066
LLR045
LLR011
LLR147
LLR052
LLR021
LLR137
LLR071
LLR036
100MVK - 100 million vehicle kilometres
Table 1
Rank
Length of Road
36 Bayton Lane, Horsforth
37 Stanningley Road, Pudsey
38 Middleton Park Road, Middleton
39 Bradford Road, Stanningley
40 Street Lane, Moortown
41 Ridge Road, Micklefield
42 Ring Road, Farsley
43 Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue, Horsforth
44 Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane, Thorpe
45 Ring Road, Shadwell
46 King Lane, Alwoodley
47 Aberford Road, Oulton
48 York Road, Seacroft
49 Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates
50 Stonegate Road, Meanwood
51 Leeds Road, Kippax
52 Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle
53 Shadwell Lane, Shadwell
54 Tong Road, Wortley
55 Britannia Road, Morley
56 Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road, Tinshill
57 Easterly Road, Gipton Wood
58 Harrogate Road, Harewood
59 Middleton Road / Wide Lane, Morley
60 Victoria Road / Elland Road, Morley
61 Ring Road, Seacroft
62 Harrogate Road, Moor Allerton
63 Bradford Road, Thornbury
64 Leeds Road / Church Side / Barnsdale Road, Methley
65 Galloway Lane / Waterloo Road / Uppermoor, Pudsey
66 New Road, Guiseley
Ranked by % of Norm
Leeds Lengths of Road 2014

Severity
A c c i d e n t s
Rate /
UK
% of
Ratio% Wet% Dark% Ped% Skid% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm Norm Reference
8% 50%
83%
8%
58%
2
2
3
2
3
12
40
20
200 LLR007
29% 43%
43%
0%
14%
2
4
3
1
4
14
59
30
197 LLR148
32% 32%
37% 26%
16%
6
3
4
3
3
19
59
30
197 LLR005
31% 15%
31% 15%
8%
3
3
3
0
4
13
58
30
193 LLR064
9% 15%
27% 30%
3%
9
11
4
4
5
33
58
30
193 LLR105
27% 18%
27%
0%
55%
2
3
3
1
2
11
21
11
191 LLR079
9% 35%
30%
0%
22%
8
3
2
8
2
23
21
11
191 LLR062
7% 20%
27% 20%
7%
3
3
3
4
2
15
57
30
190 LLR102
182 LLR088
50%
8%
25%
8%
25%
5
1
1
2
3
12
62
34
27% 28%
44%
0%
17%
5
5
3
4
1
18
20
11
182 LLR019
17% 25%
46% 17%
17%
8
4
4
3
5
24
54
30
180 LLR138
11% 21%
26% 16%
11%
6
1
5
3
4
19
56
34
165 LLR065
26% 28%
24%
2%
16%
8
12
12
6
12
50
18
11
164 LLR020
10% 20%
10% 30%
20%
3
2
2
2
1
10
49
30
163 LLR094
3% 23%
23% 13%
0%
4
6
5
6
9
30
49
30
163 LLR128
20% 20%
33% 27%
0%
5
5
2
0
3
15
48
30
160 LLR082
47
30
157 LLR010
12% 24%
48% 12%
4%
4
2
6
4
9
25
18% 36%
55%
9%
18%
3
4
0
3
1
11
46
30
153 LLR074
12% 12%
29% 24%
0%
1
6
5
3
2
17
43
30
143 LLR008
12% 12%
25% 19%
13%
2
5
1
4
4
16
48
34
141 LLR131
7% 47%
47% 20%
7%
4
4
0
4
3
15
42
30
140 LLR103
14% 43%
48% 10%
19%
7
4
7
2
1
21
47
34
138 LLR145
19% 31%
44%
0%
25%
4
5
1
3
3
16
15
11
136 LLR033
17% 17%
17% 17%
8%
2
4
0
3
3
12
38
30
127 LLR014
2
18
43
34
126 LLR022
20% 15%
40% 25%
10%
3
2
6
5
26% 17%
9% 17%
22%
3
1
6
9
4
23
41
34
121 LLR046
25% 12%
12% 25%
0%
4
5
1
3
3
16
40
34
118 LLR116
29% 43%
43%
0%
14%
4
1
4
3
2
14
36
34
106 LLR149
8% 50%
42%
0%
42%
3
1
3
3
2
12
35
34
103 LLR143
10% 40%
50%
0%
30%
4
1
1
0
4
10
30
30
100 LLR127
17% 34%
31% 14%
10%
6
6
6
8
3
29
34
34
100 LLR089
SR - Severity Ratio DARK - Darkness SKID - Skidding PED - Pedestrian
Table 2
Leeds Lengths of 2014
Length of Road
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

Burley Road, Burley
Nippet Lane / Compton Road / Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts
Lowtown, Pudsey
Old Lane, Beeston
Bayton Lane, Horsforth
Stanningley Road, Pudsey
Middleton Park Road, Middleton
Bradford Road, Stanningley
Street Lane, Moortown
Ridge Road, Micklefield
Ring Road, Farsley
Ranked by % of Norm
A c c i d e n t s
Rate /
UK
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm
12
2
8
3
3
4
9
10
3
5
12
3
5
5
9
2
3
2
4
3
6
4
7
0
7
2
10
13
3
1
3
2
6
3
3
2
2
6
3
9
2
8
12
1
9
6
2
5
5
7
4
2
7
3
6
5
12
3
1
1
1
5
8
5
7
5
7
4
8
11
0
4
0
4
3
6
1
2
4
3
3
11
3
3
14
5
6
3
3
3
15
13
2
2
14
5
3
1
7
5
4
3
5
3
2
0
4
1
9
4
9
7
2
0
5
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
13
1
6
3
4
13
4
7
0
3
15
5
5
5
8
2
3
4
3
2
3
4
4
2
7
0
7
14
1
4
6
2
0
1
1
2
1
3
0
4
1
8
12
1
9
3
1
4
11
8
1
1
12
4
5
2
9
3
4
1
0
5
1
3
3
3
12
2
6
13
5
3
2
2
0
1
5
3
4
3
4
5
2
2
63
10
38
18
13
29
44
45
10
13
60
20
24
18
45
15
15
11
13
18
20
16
25
11
42
12
40
58
11
12
16
13
13
15
13
12
14
19
13
33
11
23
379
266
201
64
164
146
165
160
137
137
123
119
116
111
109
106
105
98
98
98
98
110
97
35
103
87
94
29
78
75
69
67
44
65
73
40
59
59
58
58
21
21
30
30
30
11
30
30
34
34
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
34
30
11
34
30
34
11
30
30
30
30
20
30
34
20
30
30
30
30
11
11
% of
Action Since Action
Action
Study
Monitoring
only
Norm Reference
2009
programmed recommended recommended
1263
887
670
582
547
487
485
471
457
457
410
397
387
370
363
353
350
327
327
327
327
324
323
318
303
290
276
264
260
250
230
223
220
217
215
200
197
197
193
193
191
191
LLR058
LLR113
LLR015
LLR012
LLR035
LLR026
LLR121
LLR067
LLR016
LLR030
LLR056
LLR098
LLR126
LLR100
LLR031
LLR023
LLR061
LLR004
LLR108
LLR009
LLR099
LLR080
LLR085
LLR057
LLR025
LLR024
LLR066
LLR045
LLR011
LLR147
LLR052
LLR021
LLR137
LLR071
LLR036
LLR007
LLR148
LLR005
LLR064
LLR105
LLR079
LLR062
Table 2
Leeds Lengths of 2014

Length of Road
Rank
43 Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue, Horsforth
44 Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane, Thorpe
45 Ring Road, Shadwell
46 King Lane, Alwoodley
47 Aberford Road, Oulton
48 York Road, Seacroft
49 Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates
50 Stonegate Road, Meanwood
51 Leeds Road, Kippax
52 Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle
53 Shadwell Lane, Shadwell
54 Tong Road, Wortley
55 Britannia Road, Morley
56 Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road, Tinshill
57 Easterly Road, Gipton Wood
58 Harrogate Road, Harewood
59 Middleton Road / Wide Lane, Morley
60 Victoria Road / Elland Road, Morley
61 Ring Road, Seacroft
62 Harrogate Road, Moor Allerton
63 Bradford Road, Thornbury
64 Leeds Road / Church Side / Barnsdale Road, Methley
65 Galloway Lane / Waterloo Road / Uppermoor, Pudsey
66 New Road, Guiseley
Ranked by % of Norm
A c c i d e n t s
Rate /
UK
% of
Action Since Action
Action
Study
Monitoring
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 100MVK Norm Norm Reference
2009
programmed recommended recommended
only
4
2
15
3
3
3
57
30
190 LLR102
5
1
1
2
3
12
62
34
182 LLR088
5
5
3
4
1
18
20
11
182 LLR019
8
4
4
3
5
24
54
30
180 LLR138
6
1
5
3
4
19
56
34
165 LLR065
8
12
12
6
12
50
18
11
164 LLR020
3
2
2
2
1
10
49
30
163 LLR094
4
6
5
6
9
30
49
30
163 LLR128
5
5
2
0
3
15
48
30
160 LLR082
4
2
6
4
9
25
47
30
157 LLR010
3
4
0
3
1
11
46
30
153 LLR074
1
6
5
3
2
17
43
30
143 LLR008
2
5
1
4
4
16
48
34
141 LLR131
4
4
0
4
3
15
42
30
140 LLR103
7
4
7
2
1
21
47
34
138 LLR145
4
5
1
3
3
16
15
11
136 LLR033
2
4
0
3
3
12
38
30
127 LLR014
3
2
6
5
2
18
43
34
126 LLR022
3
1
6
9
4
23
41
34
121 LLR046
4
5
1
3
3
16
40
34
118 LLR116
4
1
4
3
2
14
36
34
106 LLR149
3
1
3
3
2
12
35
34
103 LLR143
4
1
1
0
4
10
30
30
100 LLR127
6
6
6
8
3
29
34
34
100 LLR089
Harehills Road
Nice View to Ashley Road, Harehills
Ref No. : LLR058
Urban B road
Accident Record
1 (last :
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Accident Rates (100MVKm)
1)
0.78
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
12
10
14
12
9
57
0
2
0
1
3
6
431900 / 455200
12800
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
12
14
13
12
63
Road Rate : 379 National Rate :

This Road
30
% of Norm : 1263
District
County
10
15
15
Wet:
21
23
27
Dark:
35
30
30
Pedestrian:
35
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Repeating a long standing pattern, 25 of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads
into the path of main road traffic. These commonly involved either the view of the emerging driver
being obscured by parked vehicles or a complete lack of observation of the give way control. There
were also 22 cases of pedestrian injury, with 7 of the casualties being children of school age. The
remaining accidents included an assortment of nose to tail collisions, turning conflicts, falling PSV
passengers and other largely vehicular collisions. Whilst the accidents are distributed throughout the
length, most occurred in the central and southern sections.
Recommendations
A comprehensive scheme, which will introduce a central reserve, junction closures, formal and
informal crossings and the signalisation of the Bayswater Road junction, is currently being developed.
The scheme will hopefully commence in the current financial year.
Monkswood Avenue / Kentmere Avenue

North Parkway to Monkswood Gate, Seacroft
Ref No. : LLR113
Urban B road
Accident Record
2 (last :
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
2)
1.6
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
1
5
1
0
9
0
0
0
0
1
1
434850 / 437035
1410
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
5
1
1
10

This Road
30
% of Norm : 887
District
County
10
15
15
Wet:
10
23
27
Dark:
20
30
30
Pedestrian:
40
23
23
10
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Three of the accidents involved pedestrians, all of whom were children. Two of the accidents involved
vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic and 2 were loss of control
events. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than
once.
Recommendations
This length of road has been subject to a traffic calming scheme, prior to the current study period. It
would appear that the high number of accidents that occurred on this length of road in 2011 was a
statistical anomaly and that the yearly totals have returned to low level experienced prior to this. In
light of this, and that the accidents are formed from such a variety of types, all that is recommended is
that this length continue to be annually reviewed.
B6159 Harehills Lane

Fforde Grene to Compton Road, Harehills
Ref No. : LLR015
Urban B road
Accident Record
3 (last :
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
3)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
8
8
5
4
7
32
0
1
1
2
2
6
432100 / 435300
11350
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
9
6
6
9
38

This Road
30
% of Norm : 670
District
County
16
15
15
Wet:
13
23
27
Dark:
26
30
30
Pedestrian:
45
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eighteen of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 3 of this number being Serious. Six of the
casualties were children and 5 were masked to the vehicles which hit them. Seven of the pedestrian
accidents were distributed along a stretch towards the southern extent of the length, between the
junction with Strathmore Drive/Ashley Road and the length's south eastern termination point. The
remaining accident types registered much lower totals. There were 8 cases of vehicles emerging from
minor roads into the path of main road traffic and 5 nose to tail collisions. The remaining accidents
were largely disparate types.
Recommendations
Various measures have been proposed which will address issues on both this length and the
neighbouring Harehills Road. These include waiting restrictions to formalise parking and reduce the
impact of obstructive parking. Two humped zebra crossings are to be introduced and 2 side road
closures will be undertaken, also to assist pedestrians. It is hoped to complete the scheme in the
current financial year.
A642 Wakefield Road

A63 Roundabout to Goody Cross Lane, Swillington
Ref No. : LLR012
Rural A road
Accident Record
4 (last :
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
4)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
4
2
3
2
12
2
0
1
0
1
4
Road Rate : 64
439000 / 431500
8420
Total
0
2
0
0
0
2
3
6
3
3
3
18
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 582
District
County
33
23
22
Wet:
11
31
36
Dark:
17
29
31
Pedestrian:
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eight accidents involved failure to give way by vehicles entering the main road. Six of these were
recorded at the junction with Whitehouse Lane, which is also monitored as a Site for Concern. In at
least 5 of these accidents, the offending driver was turning right as they emerged. Two failure to give
way types also occurred at the hotel entrance immediately to the south of the A63 roundabout. There
were also 4 loss of control events and 3 nose to tail collisions. The remaining 3 accidents were
disparate types.
Recommendations
Following an in-depth study, undertaken in 2010, a general improvement scheme at the Whitehouse
Lane junction, aimed at improving conspicuity was completed in early 2013. Whilst further works,
including the removal of all vegetation are planned here, other improvements will also be undertaken at
the approach to Swillington, where buffer speed limits and an enhanced gateway feature will be
introduced. These works are scheduled for completion by April 2015.
B6157 Richardshaw Lane

Laurel Mount to Lowtown, Pudsey
Ref No. : LLR035
Urban B road
Accident Record
5 (last :
Rank this year :
0.4
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
2
3
3
1
12
0
0
0
1
0
1
422200 / 433600
11910
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
4
1
13

This Road
30
% of Norm : 547
District
County
15
15
Wet:
23
27
Dark:
15
30
30
Pedestrian:
23
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
An extremely mixed accident pattern, with only pedestrian injury and failure to give way types, both
with 3 instances, registering other than single totals. All the pedestrian casualties were school age
children, maintaining an established pattern on this stretch of road. Two each of the above types
occurred at the junction with Cemetery Road.
Recommendations
Whilst the closure of a school on Richardshaw Lane may help reduce the pattern of child pedestrian
injury, consideration is currently being given to additional traffic calming measures to address the
issues at Cemetery Road.
Burley Road
Willow Road to Westfield Road, Burley
Ref No. : LLR026
Urban B road
Accident Record
6 (last :
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
7)
0.8
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
4
3
10
4
25
0
1
0
3
0
4
428300 / 434300
14940
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
3
13
4
29

This Road
30
% of Norm : 487
District
County
14
15
15
Wet:
10
23
27
Dark:
45
30
30
Pedestrian:
14
23
23
10
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Accidents involving nose to tail collisions with 6 occurrences now form the largest single grouping.
There were also 5 cases each of vehicles emerging into the path of main road traffic and right turn
conflicts, with 4 of the latter being recorded at the junction with Woodsley Road. Four accidents
involved pedestrian injury. The remaining accidents were an assortment of many types, including Uturn collisions, injury to PSV passengers and collisions which occurred as vehicles set off from parked
locations. All of these recorded low totals. Three of the 4 Serious accidents involved pedal cycles.
Recommendations
Enforcement cameras, to deter misuse of the bus lane on this length, were installed in October 2011.
Fixed safety cameras were also introduced at this time. Whilst the accident total for 2012 is
particularly disappointing, it is speculated that this may have been due to works being carried out on
the parallel section of Kirkstall Road. The other annual totals are generally low and close monitoring of
the situation will be maintained.
A58 Roundhay Road

Bayswater Row to Harehills Road, Harehills
Ref No. : LLR121
Urban A road
Accident Record
7 (last :
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
9)
0.61
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
9
4
11
3
8
35
0
1
4
1
3
9
431707 / 435424
26220
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
5
15
4
11
44

This Road
34
% of Norm : 485
District
County
20
23
14
Wet:
20
25
28
Dark:
25
30
31
Pedestrian:
30
14
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Twelve of the accidents involved pedestrians, 5 of whom were struck by turning vehicles and 4 of
whom were masked to the vehicle which struck them. Ten of the accidents involved vehicles
emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic. Six of the accidents were right turn
conflicts and 4 were nose to tail collisions. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types,
all of which occurred in low numbers.
Recommendations
An improvement scheme which provided a peak-period outbound bus, cycle and taxi lane was
completed in January 2014. This scheme also included the introduction of traffic signals at the
Shepherds Lane junction, one-way working streets at key locations to facilitate traffic signals,
improvements to and the provision of additional pedestrian crossing facilities, formalised traffic lanes,
and a review of the parking restrictions along this section of Roundhay Road. The effects of these
measures will be monitored.
A660 Woodhouse Lane

Clarendon Road to Hillary Place, Woodhouse
Ref No. : LLR067
Urban A road
Accident Record
8 (last :
Rank this year :
0.7
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
5)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
7
6
12
7
7
39
3
1
1
0
1
6
429500 / 434700
24080
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
7
13
7
8
45

This Road
34
% of Norm : 471
District
County
13
23
14
Wet:
24
25
28
Dark:
38
30
31
Pedestrian:
47
14
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Reflecting the proximity to Leeds University and the associated pedestrian activity, particularly during
the evening period, 21 of the accidents involved pedestrians, all but 4 of whom were aged between 17
and 25. The most common causation factor within the pedestrian accidents was alcohol impairment.
The vehicular conflicts were comprised of 5 failure to give way events, 4 nose to tail collisions, and 3
cases each of left turn conflicts (all of which involved pedal cycles,) and accidents involving the doors
of stationary vehicles being opened into the path of passing cyclists. There were also 3 accidents in
which a PSV passenger was injured after falling. There is here, and elsewhere on other stretches of
the A660, recurring high levels of pedal cycle involvement in accidents.
Recommendations
This length will be affected in future years by the development of the NGT scheme. This will see the
shifting of much vehicular traffic on the length's southern extent onto Blenheim Walk. As this occurs,
the length will be re-defined. In the short term, a scheme is due for completion by April 2015, which
will highlight cycle lanes across the mouths of side roads, with red surfacing.
Spencer Place
50m south of Leopold Street to Back Pasture Road, Harehills
Ref No. : LLR016
Urban B road
Accident Record
9 (last : 10 )
Rank this year :
0.7
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
3
2
0
1
9
0
1
0
0
0
1
431400 / 435400
6270
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
2
0
1
10

This Road
30
% of Norm : 457
District
County
10
15
15
Wet:
30
23
27
Dark:
40
30
30
Pedestrian:
20
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
An extremely mixed pattern of accidents, with the following groupings recording 2 events each:- Right
turn conflicts, accidents pedestrian injury, nose to tail collisions, pedal cycles being ridden into the path
of cars and disparate types. The accidents were distributed throughout the length, with no discernible
clustering.
Recommendations
With the three most recent study years yielding only 3 accidents, the Length being unlikely to appear
in next year's edition of this report, and given the lack of identifiable accident pattern, continued
monitoring only is currently recommended.
Austhorpe Road
A6120 to Penda's Way, Cross Gates
Ref No. : LLR030
Urban B road
Accident Record
10 (last :
Rank this year :
0.75
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
6)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
1
2
2
1
10
1
1
0
1
0
3
436500 / 434700
7580
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
2
2
3
1
13

This Road
30
% of Norm : 457
District
County
23
15
15
Wet:
15
23
27
Dark:
30
30
Pedestrian:
38
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 4 of the casualties being elderly. There were also
4 instances of passengers falling within PSVs. Two of the remaining 4 accidents involved collisions
between cars and mobility scooters.
Recommendations
In July 2012 a new zebra crossing was introduced at the junction with North Road. This scheme also
introduced amendments to waiting and parking arrangements. These supplemented a previous
scheme, which involved the relocation of bus stops, the provision of extra guardrail and improvements
to the street furniture, which was installed in early 2010. A traffic scheme featuring appropriate
measures to maintain low speeds was due for implementation in 2014, but has been delayed due to
railway engineering works in the vicinity. It is now hoped to introduce this scheme in the next financial
year.
10
Chapeltown Road
Barrack Road to Harehills Lane, Harehills
Ref No. : LLR056
Urban B road
Accident Record
11 (last : 12 )
Rank this year :
1.4
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
10
6
11
13
11
51
2
1
3
2
1
9
430800 / 435800
20970
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
7
14
15
12
60

This Road
30
% of Norm : 410
District
County
15
15
15
Wet:
15
23
27
Dark:
22
30
30
Pedestrian:
25
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Cases of pedestrian injury, with 15 instances now form the largest individual accident type. This
grouping includes several events in which the casualty was recorded as having misused one or other
of the crossing facilities. There were also 12 cases of vehicles emerging into the path of main road
traffic, and 11 turning conflicts of various kinds. Other than 4 instances of nose to tail collisions, the
remaining, mainly vehicular conflicts, all recorded low totals. Clusters of 12 and 10 accidents
respectively were located at the junctions with Harehills Avenue and Savile Drive / Louis Street
respectively. At the latter, queuing traffic was a factor in several accidents.
Recommendations
Recent improvements along this length include pedestrian crossings, installed in June/July 2010 in the
vicinity of Chapel Allerton Hospital, Newton Parade, Francis Street and Grange Terrace and a
comprehensive general improvement scheme, which was completed in March 2011. However, none
of these appear to have made a serious impact on overall accident levels and further study is
indicated, particularly with regard to pedestrian casualties.
11
Broad Lane
Upper Town Street to Wyther Lane, Sandford
Ref No. : LLR098
Urban B road
Accident Record
12 (last : 26 )
Rank this year :
1.89
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
3
4
5
3
17
1
0
1
0
1
3
424895 / 435638
5350
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
5
5
4
20

This Road
30
% of Norm : 397
District
County
15
15
15
Wet:
30
23
27
Dark:
20
30
30
Pedestrian:
15
23
23
20
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Seven of the accidents were nose to tail collisions. Five of the accidents were loss of control events, 3
of which occurred when vehicles attempted to take evasive action to avoid turning traffic. Three of the
accidents involved child pedestrians, 2 were right turn conflicts and 2 involved vehicles emerging from
minor roads into the path of main road traffic. The remaining accident was a disparate event.
Recommendations
Fixed Safety Cameras were introduced on this length of road during 2010, the long term effects of
which will continue to be monitored. Should the accident rate not reduce from current levels,
consideration should be given to additional cameras or traffic calming measures.
12
Swinnow Road
Intake Road to Wellstone Avenue, Swinnow
Ref No. : LLR126
Urban B road
Accident Record
13 (last : 16 )
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
4
2
2
5
18
0
2
1
3
0
6
423350 / 433950
12460
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
6
3
5
5
24

This Road
30
% of Norm : 387
District
County
25
15
15
Wet:
12
23
27
Dark:
33
30
30
Pedestrian:
33
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eight of the accidents involved pedestrians, 4 of whom were children. Three of the accidents were
loss of control events and 3 were right turn conflicts. Two of the accidents were signal violations and 2
involved falling PSV passengers. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of
which occurred more than once. A cluster of 11 accidents is located at the junction with Swinnow
Lane.
Recommendations
Traffic calming, comprising build-outs, pedestrian refuges, speed cushions and a Puffin crossing in the
vicinity of Swinnow Primary school, was introduced prior to the current study period. Phase one of a
further scheme, intended to extend and reinforce the existing measures, was installed in Autumn 2013,
with phase two of the same due for introduction in 2015.
13
Robin Lane / Littlemoor Road

Lowtown to Roker Lane, Pudsey
Ref No. : LLR100
Urban B road
Accident Record
14 (last : 13 )
Rank this year :
1.4
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
4
0
3
2
13
1
1
1
2
0
5
422413 / 432734
6940
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
1
5
2
18

This Road
30
% of Norm : 370
District
County
28
15
15
Wet:
28
23
27
Dark:
22
30
30
Pedestrian:
50
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Nine of the accidents involved pedestrians. Six of the pedestrian accidents involved children, 3 of
which were located on a 120 metre section of Robin Lane between its junctions with Raven's Mount
and Radcliffe Lane. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, with only loss of
control events (2) and right turn conflicts (2) occurring more than once.
Recommendations
A series of remedial measures were introduced prior to the current study period. These included
improved signing arrangements, tactile paving and dropped kerbs to improve conditions for
pedestrians. Junction build-outs, right turn lanes, better facilities for PSVs and formalised parking bays
were also introduced. A scheme to provide two zebra crossings, one in the vicinity of the junction with
Radcliffe Lane and one at the junction with Raven's Mount, was completed in March 2011. It is
recommended that the long term effects of these zebra crossings continue be monitored.
14
Cardigan Road
North Lane to Burley Road, Headingley
Ref No. : LLR031
Urban B road
Accident Record
15 (last :
Rank this year :
1.52
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
8)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
6
12
7
7
9
41
3
0
0
1
0
4
427910 / 435250
16290
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
12
7
8
9
45

This Road
30
% of Norm : 363
District
County
15
15
Wet:
18
23
27
Dark:
38
30
30
Pedestrian:
22
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Ten of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with most age groups featuring and several
contributory factors being cited. There were also 8 right turn conflicts and 7 nose to tail collisions, with
most of the latter involving turning or queuing traffic. Other than 6 cases of vehicles emerging from
minor roads into the path of main road traffic, and 3 instances of accidents involving falling PSV
passengers, the remaining accidents were comprised of largely disparate types. Clusters of 7 and 6
accidents respectively were recorded at the length's junctions with Ashville Road and Cardigan Lane.
Recommendations
Whilst annual totals appear to be high, they are still much lower than those recorded prior to the
current study period. The incidence of nose to tail collisions was reduced by a 2011 scheme which
introduced street name plates. In November 2012, parking restrictions came into force around the
radius of the junction with Ashville Road to improve sightlines for emerging drivers. Further monitoring
will be maintained.
15
Middleton Park Avenue

Middleton Park Mount to Throstle Road, Middleton
Ref No. : LLR023
Urban B road
Accident Record
16 (last : 17 )
Rank this year :
0.94
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
2
3
1
3
11
0
1
2
1
0
4
429900 / 427700
9010
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
5
2
3
15

This Road
30
% of Norm : 353
District
County
27
15
15
Wet:
40
23
27
Dark:
20
30
30
Pedestrian:
20
23
23
13
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Nine of the accidents involved failure to give way. There were also 3 instances of pedestrian injury
with 2 of these casualties being children. Two of the remaining 3 accidents were cases of falling PSV
passengers. Most of the accidents were located at one or other of the length's crossroad
intersections, but with none displaying strong concentrations.
Recommendations
During recent years, various works have been undertaken on this length, including resurfacing and
signing in 2009 and the introduction of a zebra crossing at the length's southern extent in early 2013.
Given that there has been no significant impact on the accident rate, consideration will be given to
prioritising this length when future 20 mph zones associated with schools are being considered and
replacing the mini roundabouts with plateaux, which should prove more beneficial at reducing vehicular
speed. This work should be completed in the 2016/17 financial year.
16
Foundry Lane
South Parkway Approach to York Road, Gipton
Ref No. : LLR061
Urban B road
Accident Record
17 (last : 27 )
Rank this year :
1.1
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
1
3
3
4
14
0
0
1
0
0
1
434500 / 435000
7820
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
4
3
4
15

This Road
30
% of Norm : 350
District
County
15
15
Wet:
13
23
27
Dark:
53
30
30
Pedestrian:
13
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five accidents involved failure to give way, with each occurring at either a mini roundabout or one of
the chicanes along the length. There were also 3 nose to tail collisions and 2 cases of pedestrian
injury. Whilst the remaining 5 accidents were all disparate types, 2 of these also involved collision with
a chicane.
Recommendations
The existing traffic calming features on this length have not had a prolonged beneficial impact on
accident levels and speed cushions and junction plateaux are scheduled for introduction in early 2015.
17
Osmondthorpe Lane
Rookwood Avenue to Halton Moor Road, Osmondthorpe
Ref No. : LLR004
Urban B road
Accident Record
18 (last : 11 )
Rank this year :
1.26
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
1
2
1
1
7
0
0
1
3
0
4
Road Rate : 98
433100 / 433200
5350
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
4
1
11
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 327
District
County
36
15
15
Wet:
18
23
27
Dark:
27
30
30
Pedestrian:
18
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
A mixed pattern of accidents remains with 3 loss of control events forming the largest single grouping.
There were also 2 cases each of right turn conflicts, pedestrian injury and collisions between moving
and parked vehicles. The remaining 2 accidents were disparate types. All the accidents were
distributed throughout the length, with no sign of site specific clustering.
Recommendations
In spring 2010, a series of speed cushions, were renewed along this length, with a speed table to the
north of Rookwood Avenue being simultaneously removed. A scheme to replace the priority system of
working under the railway bridge towards the length's southern extent with signal control was switched
on in early May 2014 and a full maintenance scheme, enhancing the carriageway and traffic calming
features was completed in late 2014. All of these measures will continue to be closely monitored.
18
South Parkway
Old York Road to Foundry Mill Drive, Seacroft
Ref No. : LLR108
Urban B road
Accident Record
19 (last : 14 )
Rank this year :
1.5
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
1
4
2
0
10
1
0
1
1
0
3
Road Rate : 98
435100 / 435700
5300
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
5
3
0
13
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 327
District
County
23
15
15
Wet:
23
27
Dark:
31
30
30
Pedestrian:
15
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
The accidents on this length of road form a mixed pattern and include loss of control events (3),
pedestrian accidents (2), accidents involving falling PSV passengers (2), nose to tail collisions (2) and
accidents involving child pedal cyclists emerging from the footpath into the path of traffic (2).
Recommendations
Prior to the current study period a scheme incorporating footway extensions at junctions, sheltered
parking bays and central islands was installed. In connection with an adjacent housing development, a
pelican crossing was provided at the junction with Kentmere Avenue in late 2013. The feasibility of
providing additional traffic calming measures along this length of road is currently being investigated,
as part of adjacent development proposals.
19
B6159 Harehills Lane

Compton Road to York Road, Burmantofts
Ref No. : LLR009
Urban B road
Accident Record
20 (last : 32 )
Rank this year :
0.93
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
4
2
2
4
13
2
1
1
0
1
5
Road Rate : 98
432700 / 434400
11910
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
5
3
2
5
18
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 327
District
County
28
15
15
Wet:
28
23
27
Dark:
56
30
30
Pedestrian:
39
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Seven of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 3 of these being classed as Serious. Various
contributory factors, including intoxication, were noted. There were also 4 turning conflicts and 2 nose
to collisions. The remaining 5 accidents were entirely disparate types. No notable clustering was
discerned.
Recommendations
A Toucan crossing was switched on in the vicinity of Kimberley Road in July 2010 and the street
lighting on this length was upgraded in April 2011. Despite a disappointing 2013, the accident rate is
much lower than in previous periods and monitoring of the situation will be maintained.
20
Armley Ridge Road / Cockshott Lane

Stanningley Road to Raynville Road, Upper Armley
Ref No. : LLR099
Urban B road
Accident Record
21 (last : 28 )
Rank this year :
1.01
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
6
2
3
1
17
1
2
0
0
0
3
Road Rate : 98
425942 / 434660
12180
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
8
2
3
1
20
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 327
District
County
15
15
15
Wet:
40
23
27
Dark:
40
30
30
Pedestrian:
20
23
23
10
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Six of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, 5 of
which occurred at the junction of Armley Ridge Road with Cockshott Lane. Four of the accidents
involved pedestrians, 4 were nose to tail collisions and 4 were loss of control events. The remaining
accidents were a right turn conflict and an overtaking conflict.
Recommendations
Following a review of the police files and witness statements for the accidents on this length of road,
undertaken in January 2011, a traffic calming scheme was installed in March 2013 the effects of which
will be monitored.
21
A657 Lower Town Street

Stanningley Road to Hough Lane, Bramley
Ref No. : LLR080
Urban A road
Accident Record
22 (last : 29 )
Rank this year :
0.7
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
5
0
4
3
16
0
0
0
0
0
0
424800 / 434800
12460
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
0
4
3
16

This Road
34
% of Norm : 324
District
County
23
14
Wet:
31
25
28
Dark:
38
30
31
Pedestrian:
25
14
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Four of the accidents involved vehicles emerging into the path of main road traffic, all of which were
located at the junction with the entrance to the car park for Bramley shopping centre. Four of the
accidents involved pedestrians and 4 were nose to tail collisions. The remaining accidents were
comprised of 2 right turn conflicts and 2 accidents involving falling bus passengers.
Recommendations
It is unlikely that cost effective remedial measures could be devised to reduce the frequency of the
accidents occurring on this length. As such, all that is recommended is that this length of road
continue to be annually reviewed.
22
Nippet Lane / Compton Road / Stoney Rock Lane

Beckett Street to Harehills Lane, Burmantofts
Ref No. : LLR085
Urban B road
Accident Record
23 (last : 18 )
Rank this year :
1.4
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
7
4
4
3
23
2
0
0
0
0
2
Road Rate : 97
431900 / 434300
10990
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
4
4
3
25
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 323
District
County
15
15
Wet:
20
23
27
Dark:
28
30
30
Pedestrian:
20
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Seven of the accidents involved falling bus passengers, 3 of whom fell when the bus was forced to
brake to avoid colliding with other road users. Seven of the accidents were nose to tail collisions and 5
involved pedestrians. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, all of which occurred
in low numbers. The majority of the accidents were located at either end of the length of road, with
very few recorded on the central section between Torre Road and Stanley Road.
Recommendations
A scheme which introduced traffic calming measures, including chicanes, central hatching and
improved road markings, between Torre Road and Stanley Road was introduced prior to the current
study period. A further scheme which introduced a new Zebra crossing at the junction with Torre Road
and provided improvements to the existing facility at Accommodation Road was completed in March
2013. It is recommended that these measures be monitored.
23
A62 Gelderd Road

Gildersome village to City Park Industrial Estate, Gildersome
Ref No. : LLR057
Rural A road
Accident Record
24 (last : 19 )
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
0
3
1
1
1
6
0
2
0
1
2
5
Road Rate : 35
426000 / 430000
9400
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
1
2
3
11
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 318
District
County
24
23
22
Wet:
36
31
36
Dark:
27
29
31
Pedestrian:
18
64
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Seven of the accidents involved some form of loss of control; in at least 4 of these cases, standing
water or ice on the carriageway surface was a factor. The remaining 4 accidents were all disparate
types.
Recommendations
One of two further accidents recorded by July 2014, also involves standing surface water. A review
should be made of the quality of drainage and steps taken to improve the situation.
24
A65 Kirkstall Road

Woodside View to Weaver Street, Kirkstall
Ref No. : LLR025
Urban A road
Accident Record
25 (last : 20 )
Rank this year :
0.85
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
7
7
6
11
36
2
0
2
1
1
6
427400 / 434600
28880
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
9
7
12
42

This Road
34
% of Norm : 303
District
County
14
23
14
Wet:
31
25
28
Dark:
31
30
31
Pedestrian:
12
14
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eleven accidents involved nose to tail collisions, with most of these associated with some form of
queuing traffic. There were also 10 cases of vehicles turning either left or right into side roads, across
the path, in each case, of a pedal cyclist. In several of these events, the cyclist was in a cycle lane,
masked to the vehicle which turned into them. There were 6 red light violations and 5 instances of
pedestrian injury. Other than 3 failure to give way events, the remaining accidents were comprised of
various types, all of which registered low annual totals. The only notable accident cluster were the 9
recorded at the junction with Cardigan Fields Road.
Recommendations
Despite a disappointing 2013 accident total, single figure annual totals now feature regularly and this
ties in with the introduction of safety cameras on this length prior to the current study period. A
scheme is proposed to provide cycle symbols in the existing cycle lanes and also enhance the
provision of the same across the mouths of minor side roads with red surfacing.
25
B6154 Lowtown
Market Place to Kent Road, Pudsey
Ref No. : LLR024
Urban B road
Accident Record
26 (last : 15 )
Rank this year :
0.7
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
4
4
0
1
11
0
0
0
0
1
1
Road Rate : 87
422500 / 433500
11790
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
4
0
2
12
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 290
District
County
15
15
Wet:
25
23
27
Dark:
17
30
30
Pedestrian:
17
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five accidents involved falling PSV passengers, with the majority of the casualties being elderly. The
remaining accidents consisted of 3 turning conflicts and 2 cases each of nose to tail collisions and
pedestrian casualties. Eight of the accidents are concentrated into a stretch of the length towards its
south western extent, between Market Place and Manor Holme Street.
Recommendations
Following an in depth study of the accidents on this length, undertaken in February 2010,
recommendations for further pedestrian measures were made. Since this time, various works have
been completed on the length, including major alterations to Church Lane as part of the redevelopment
of the Market Street bus station in late 2010 and minor measures for pedestrians and further lining
works in 2012 and 2013. These have all helped to reduce the annual average accident rate from 6.2
per year in the previous five year period, to the current figure of 2.4 per year. No further action is
indicated other than routine monitoring.
26
A660 Headingley Lane

Hyde Park Corner to Bainbrigge Road, Headingley
Ref No. : LLR066
Urban A road
Accident Record
27 (last : 21 )
Rank this year :
1.15
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
9
7
9
6
6
37
1
1
0
1
0
3
Road Rate : 94
428200 / 429800
22270
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
8
9
7
6
40
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 276
District
County
23
14
Wet:
12
25
28
Dark:
23
30
31
Pedestrian:
14
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eighteen of the accidents were right turn conflicts, all of which involved pedal cyclists. In the majority
of these accidents the cyclist was in the cycle lane, passing slow moving or stationary traffic, when a
vehicle turned right through a gap in this traffic and collided with them. In several instances, the
turning vehicle was "flashed" to proceed by the driver of the vehicle in the queue. There were also 8
cases of vehicles turning left into side roads, across the path of pedal cyclists. Six of the accidents
involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, 5 of which involved
pedal cycles. The remaining accidents were comprised of almost entirely disparate types.
Recommendations
This length will be substantially affected in future years by the development of the NGT scheme. It is
anticipated that the pedal cycle provision within these works will improve conditions for that class of
road user. In the shorter term, a scheme is to be introduced which will highlight, by means of red
surfacing, the existing cycle provision across the mouths of minor side roads.
27
A647 Stanningley Bypass

Town End to Dawsons Corner, Stanningley
Ref No. : LLR045
Rural A road
Accident Record
28 (last : 33 )
Rank this year :
4.5
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
11
9
6
13
8
47
2
2
1
0
5
10
Road Rate : 29
423000 / 434000
26800
Total
0
0
0
1
0
1
13
11
7
14
13
58
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 264
District
County
19
23
22
Wet:
41
31
36
Dark:
22
29
31
Pedestrian:
26
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Accidents involving some form of loss of control, with 22 instances now form the largest single
grouping. A variety of causation factors including weather, surface conditions, and most commonly,
inappropriate speed, were all cited. Sixteen accidents involved nose to tail collisions, with many of
these also featuring excessive speed and/or sudden braking. The remaining accidents were formed of
many different types, including sideswipe collisions or lane changing events, most of which were as a
result of poor driver decision making. The accidents are distributed along the length, but most were
located at either a bend, or at the access/exit of one or other of the numerous slip roads.
Recommendations
A three-phase scheme to place highway furniture behind new or refurbished ARMCO barrier is due to
completed in late 2014. At the time of writing [July] 5 further accidents have been recorded in 2014
and upon completion, close monitoring of the scheme's progress will be maintained.
28
Stanningley Road
Swinnow Road to Elmfield Way, Bramley
Ref No. : LLR011
Urban B road
Accident Record
29 (last :
Rank this year :
0.76
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
0
1
1
3
8
0
0
1
0
2
3
Road Rate : 78
424500 / 434450
11160
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
1
5
11
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 260
District
County
27
15
15
Wet:
27
23
27
Dark:
36
30
30
Pedestrian:
18
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
An extremely mixed accident pattern, with no individual type recording an annual average as high as 1
event per year. Two accidents involved pedestrian injury, with each of these occurring as the casualty
was hit by a car entering the main road from a side street. There were also 2 cases each of nose to
tail collisions, injuries to PSV passengers, and right turn conflicts. The remaining 3 accidents were
entirely disparate types.
Recommendations
An in depth study of the accidents on this length was made in February 2010. The study failed to
identify any notable accident pattern and no action was recommended. This length will be affected by
the Cycle Superhighway proposals and no further action is indicated other than monitoring of those
works.
29
Old Lane
Dewsbury Road to Town Street, Beeston
Ref No. : LLR147
Urban B road
Accident Record
30 (last : 34 )
Rank this year :
0.98
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
2
0
4
3
10
0
2
0
0
0
2
Road Rate : 75
428800 / 430400
9860
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
0
4
3
12
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 250
District
County
17
15
15
Wet:
23
27
Dark:
42
30
30
Pedestrian:
17
23
23
17
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Two of the accidents involved pedestrians, both of whom were children. Two of the accidents were
overtaking conflicts, 2 involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic,
and 2 involved parked vehicles setting off into the path of passing traffic. The remaining accidents
were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than once.
Recommendations
It is known that subject to development proposals, a signal controlled crossing may be introduced on
the length, to replace an existing central refuge. The feasibility of providing additional traffic calming
measures, to augment those already provided on this length of road, should also be investigated.
30
B6481 Pontefract Road

Wakefield Road to M1, Stourton
Ref No. : LLR052
Urban B road
Accident Record
31 (last : 40 )
Rank this year :
1.1
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
0
5
5
2
15
0
0
0
1
0
1
Road Rate : 69
432200 / 431000
12570
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
5
6
2
16
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 230
District
County
15
15
Wet:
38
23
27
Dark:
50
30
30
Pedestrian:
13
23
23
19
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five of the accidents were nose to tail collisions, at least 3 of which occurred in the vicinity of the
railway bridge towards the length's south eastern extent. There were also 2 cases each of pedestrian
injury and vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, with the remaining 7
accidents being comprised of various disparate types. A white lining scheme was introduced along the
length in 2012.
Recommendations
Despite a disappointing accident total for 2012, it is anticipated that the lining scheme will have a
beneficial long term impact on annual accident levels and at this stage, further monitoring only is
recommended.
31
Barwick Road
Ring Road to 100m NE of Smeaton Approach, Stanks
Ref No. : LLR021
Urban B road
Accident Record
32 (last : 31 )
Rank this year :
1.3
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
4
3
1
1
11
0
0
0
1
1
2
Road Rate : 67
436800 / 435700
8910
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
3
2
2
13
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 223
District
County
15
15
15
Wet:
23
23
27
Dark:
31
30
30
Pedestrian:
23
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
A mixed group of accidents, with no distinct pattern. There were 3 cases of pedestrian injury, with all
of the casualties being aged either 12 or 13. Three accidents involved nose to tail collisions, and there
were 2 cases each of injuries to pedal cyclists as they were overtaken by cars and also injury to pedal
cyclists, who were riding on, or from, the footway. The remaining 3 accidents were all entirely
disparate events.
Recommendations
A Pelican crossing was introduced in November 2012 in the vicinity of Stanks Bridge, towards the
length's eastern extent. This facility should be converted to Toucan use, subject to the introduction of
the Penda's Way cycle route. In the meantime monitoring of the length will be maintained.
32
East Chevin Road / Otley Old Road

400m south east Silver Mill Hill to A658 Harrogate Road, East Chevin
Ref No. : LLR137
Rural B road
Accident Record
33 (last : 22 )
Rank this year :
2.4
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
3
3
0
0
11
1
0
1
0
0
2
Road Rate : 44
422050 / 443870
7370
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
3
4
0
0
13
National Rate :
This Road
20
% of Norm : 220
District
County
15
21
22
Wet:
36
41
Dark:
15
29
32
Pedestrian:
31
30
34
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Four of the accidents were loss of control events, 2 of which involved drivers who were impaired by
alcohol. Four of the accidents were right turn conflicts and 3 involved vehicles emerging from minor
roads into the path of main road traffic. The remaining accidents were an overtaking conflict and a
disparate event.
Recommendations
A scheme to improve the signing and road markings on this section of road was completed in July
2014 the effects of which will be monitored.
33
Morris Lane / Spen Lane

Queenswood Drive to Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall
Ref No. : LLR071
Urban B road
Accident Record
34 (last : 44 )
Rank this year :
1.6
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
5
2
1
1
12
0
1
2
0
0
3
Road Rate : 65
426600 / 436500
8630
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
6
4
1
1
15
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 217
District
County
20
15
15
Wet:
27
23
27
Dark:
13
30
30
Pedestrian:
20
23
23
13
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
The accident pattern is extremely mixed, with 3 cases each of nose to tail collisions, pedestrian injury
and failure to give way. There were also 2 instances of loss of control events and 4 entirely disparate
types.
Recommendations
Annual totals remain generally low and, with no distinct pattern being in evidence, continued monitoring
only is currently recommended..
34
B6152 Harrogate Road

Leeds Road to Green Lane, Rawdon
Ref No. : LLR036
Urban B road
Accident Record
35 (last :
Rank this year :
0.85
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
0
2
1
5
11
0
1
1
0
0
2
Road Rate : 73
421000 / 439900
12540
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
3
1
5
13
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 215
District
County
15
23
14
Wet:
46
25
28
Dark:
31
30
31
Pedestrian:
46
14
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Six of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 5 of the casualties aged 11-13. It is likely that a
least 4 of these were undertaking school journeys at the time of the accident. Other than 2 failure to
give way events, the remaining accidents were all disparate types.
Recommendations
A pelican crossing was commissioned in the vicinity of the junction with Canada Road, in April 2014. It
is hoped that this will have a positive impact on the level of pedestrian injury. It is also worth noting
that the total of 5 accidents recorded in 2013 is the highest annual total on this length since 1996.
35
Bayton Lane
Victoria Avenue to Layton Road, Horsforth
Ref No. : LLR007
Rural B road
Accident Record
36 (last : 50 )
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
1
3
2
3
11
0
1
0
0
0
1
Road Rate : 40
422600 / 440000
8960
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
3
12
National Rate :
This Road
20
% of Norm : 200
District
County
21
22
Wet:
50
36
41
Dark:
83
29
32
Pedestrian:
58
30
34
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eight of the accidents were loss of control events, with icy conditions, excessive speed and alcohol
impairment all cited as contributory factors. Also cited as contributory, was the presence of oncoming
vehicles; these being mentioned as well in the remaining 4, otherwise disparate accidents. The
percentages of accidents that involved dark conditions are higher than any other length featured in this
report. The percentage involving skidding and occurring on a wet road surface are also very high.
Recommendations
Whilst annual totals are not high, a scheme designed to highlight the road's centre line with reflective
road studs and provide enhanced advance warning signing, which was completed in September 2010,
has not reduced the high percentage of darkness accidents and a further scheme is being designed
which will introduce a reduction in the existing speed limit. "Unsuitable for HGVs" signs have also
been introduced in 2014.
36
B6157 Stanningley Road

Swinnow Lane to Swinnow Road / Hough Lane, Pudsey
Ref No. : LLR148
Urban B road
Accident Record
37 (last : 47 )
Rank this year :
1.27
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
3
2
1
3
10
1
1
1
0
1
4
Road Rate : 59
423613 / 434587
11140
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
3
1
4
14
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 197
District
County
29
15
15
Wet:
43
23
27
Dark:
43
30
30
Pedestrian:
23
23
14
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five of the accidents were overtaking conflicts, the majority of which involved vehicles which were
attempting to turn right into minor roads when they were struck by vehicles attempting to overtake
them. Three of the accidents involved vehicles emerging into the path of main road traffic and 2 were
loss of control events. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which
occurred more than once.
Recommendations
This section will be substantially changed by the City Connect cycle scheme, which will narrow
carriageway running lanes and formalise parking provision.
37
Middleton Park Road

Helston Green to Sharp Lane Roundabout, Middleton
Ref No. : LLR005
Urban B road
Accident Record
38 (last : 48 )
Rank this year :
1.84
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
0
4
3
2
13
2
3
0
0
1
6
Road Rate : 59
430400 / 428100
10430
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
3
4
3
3
19
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 197
District
County
32
15
15
Wet:
32
23
27
Dark:
37
30
30
Pedestrian:
26
23
23
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five of the accidents were cases of pedestrian injury, with 3 of the casualties being aged 13 or
younger. There were also 4 nose to tail collisions and 3 instances each of falling bus passengers, (all
of whom were elderly,) and failure to give way by minor road vehicles The remaining 4 accidents were
all disparate types. Four of the 6 Serious accidents involved two wheeled vehicles.
Recommendations
The incidence of high severity accidents is amongst the highest in this report, however there is no
discernible pattern to these. The length is also governed by speed cameras. A more detailed review
of this length, with possible amendments to its extents, will be made in 2015.
38
B6157 Bradford Road

Ring Road Farsley to Richardshaw Lane, Stanningley
Ref No. : LLR064
Urban B road
Accident Record
39 (last : 62 )
Rank this year :
1.02
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
3
2
0
3
9
2
0
1
0
1
4
Road Rate : 58
421480 / 434417
13270
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
0
4
13
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 193
District
County
31
15
15
Wet:
15
23
27
Dark:
31
30
30
Pedestrian:
15
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Six of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road traffic, 4 of
which were located at the junction with Cote Lane and at least 3 of which incorporated a right turn
manoeuvre. There were also 2 cases of pedestrian injury. The remaining 5 accidents were all
disparate types.
Recommendations
The Leeds Cycling Superhighway scheme on which construction will commence in late 2014, will have
a major impact on the layout and behaviour of users on this stretch of road. Upon completion, close
monitoring will ensue.
39
Street Lane
Scott Hall Road to Park Lane, Moortown
Ref No. : LLR105
Urban B road
Accident Record
40 (last : 30 )
Rank this year :
2.4
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
9
10
4
4
3
30
0
1
0
0
2
3
Road Rate : 58
431531 / 438805
14260
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
11
4
4
5
33
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 193
District
County
15
15
Wet:
15
23
27
Dark:
27
30
30
Pedestrian:
30
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Ten of the accidents involved pedestrians, 5 were right turn conflicts and 5 involved falling bus
passengers. Four of the accidents were loss of control events and 4 involved vehicles emerging from
minor roads into the path of main road traffic. The remaining accidents were comprised of various
types, none of which occurred more than once. A cluster of 10 accidents is located at the junction with
Harrogate Road which is a site for concern (LSC046).
Recommendations
An extensive traffic calming scheme, which introduced central islands and a consistent "No waiting at
any time" order at junctions, in order to improve visibility between main and side road drivers and
provide a clearer view of crossing pedestrians, was completed in September 2008 and a zebra
crossing was introduced at the junction with Norton Road in 2012. In light of the low number of
accidents per annum in the most recent years all that is currently recommended is that this length of
road continue to be annually reviewed.
40
A656 Ridge Road

Motorway junction to Church Lane, Micklefield
Ref No. : LLR079
Rural A road
Accident Record
41 (last : 37 )
Rank this year :
3.16
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
3
1
1
2
8
1
0
1
0
0
2
Road Rate : 21
443100 / 433000
9730
Total
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
3
3
1
2
11
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 191
District
County
27
23
22
Wet:
18
31
36
Dark:
27
29
31
Pedestrian:
55
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Three of the accidents were loss of control events. Two of the accidents were head on collisions, both
of which involved drivers who wrongly believed themselves to be on a dual carriageway section of
road. Two of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main road
traffic. The remaining accidents were comprised of various types, none of which occurred more than
once
Recommendations
A scheme involving signing and lining towards the northern extent of the length, intended to reduce the
incidence of high severity head on collisions, was completed in Summer 2012. The effects of this
work will continue to be monitored.
41
A6120 Ring Road

Dawsons Corner to Rodley Lane, Farsley
Ref No. : LLR062
Rural A road
Accident Record
42 (last : 38 )
Rank this year :
2.36
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
7
3
2
7
2
21
1
0
0
1
0
2
Road Rate : 21
420300 / 435500
28420
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
3
2
8
2
23
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 191
District
County
23
22
Wet:
35
31
36
Dark:
30
29
31
Pedestrian:
22
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eleven of the accidents were nose to tail collisions, commonly being recorded during periods of
congestion or when traffic was moving slowly. Five of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from
minor roads into the path of main road traffic, with 4 of the offending vehicles in this grouping occurring
as an illegal manoeuvre was effected. Amongst the remaining accidents were 3 cases of negligent
[and also illegal] U turn manoeuvres and 2 right turn conflicts.
Recommendations
The presence of safety cameras on this length is largely having a beneficial impact on accident rates.
However the incidence of accidents involving illegal turning manoeuvres remains high and action to
address this issue should be investigated.
42
Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue

A6120 Ring Road to Long Row, Horsforth
Ref No. : LLR102
Urban B road
Accident Record
43 (last :
Rank this year :
1.1
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
3
3
3
2
14
0
0
0
1
0
1
Road Rate : 57
423644 / 438092
14480
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
4
2
15
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 190
District
County
15
15
Wet:
20
23
27
Dark:
27
30
30
Pedestrian:
20
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
The accident pattern here is mixed, with 4 right turn conflicts representing the largest individual
grouping. There were also 3 cases each of vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of main
road traffic, nose to tail collisions and pedestrian injury. The casualties in the latter grouping were all
children, aged 3-14. The remaining 2 accidents were disparate types and the only notable accident
cluster is located at the junction with The Green where 5 accidents occurred.
Recommendations
A scheme to control parking is to be introduced in the current financial year. The severity rate is low,
as are annual accident totals, and no other action is recommended.
43
A654 Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane

Thorpe Garth to Winthorpe Avenue, Thorpe
Ref No. : LLR088
Urban A road
Accident Record
44 (last : 41 )
Rank this year :
1.3
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
1
1
2
1
6
4
0
0
0
2
6
Road Rate : 62
430000 / 427000
8960
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
1
1
2
3
12
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 182
District
County
50
23
14
Wet:
25
28
Dark:
25
30
31
Pedestrian:
14
16
25
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
No accident type recorded an annual average total as high as 1 event per year. The largest single
grouping, with 3 occurrences, involved failure to give way. There were also 2 cases each of loss of
control events, passengers being injured on PSVs and right turn conflicts The final 3 accidents were
all disparate types.
Recommendations
Other than random disappointing years, the length is generally performing well and there is a possibility
that it will not feature in next year's edition of this report. Thus, continued monitoring only is currently
recommended.
44
A6120 Ring Road

The Pines to 100m north west of Brandon Close, Shadwell
Ref No. : LLR019
Rural A road
Accident Record
45 (last : 35 )
Rank this year :
2.41
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
4
3
2
1
15
0
0
0
2
0
2
Road Rate : 20
433000 / 438700
21910
Total
0
1
0
0
0
1
5
5
3
4
1
18
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 182
District
County
27
23
22
Wet:
28
31
36
Dark:
44
29
31
Pedestrian:
17
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
A mixed pattern of accidents, with 4 cases each of right turn conflicts and loss of control events, with
all of the former occurring at the signalised junction with Roundhay Park Lane, and with the latter being
distributed at one or other of the length's bends. No other accident type recorded an annual average
as high as 1 event per year. There were also 3 nose to tail collisions and 2 cases each of overtaking
conflicts and U-turn collisions. The remaining 3 accidents were all disparate types. Other than the
right turn conflicts, a further 4 accidents were recorded at the Roundhay Park Lane junction.
Recommendations
The over-representation of accidents at the signalised junction with Roundhay Park Lane is
responsible for the length's appearance in this report and this issue will be discussed with UTC
engineers. The rest of the length is performing very well for a road of this type with the given speed
limit and further monitoring only is currently recommended.
45
King Lane
A6120 Ring Road to 100m north of Alwoodley Lane, Alwoodley
Ref No. : LLR138
Urban B road
Accident Record
46 (last : 39 )
Rank this year :
2.27
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
7
3
3
3
4
20
1
0
1
0
1
3
Road Rate : 54
429080 / 439840
11790
Total
0
1
0
0
0
1
8
4
4
3
5
24
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 180
District
County
17
15
15
Wet:
25
23
27
Dark:
46
30
30
Pedestrian:
17
23
23
17
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
A mixed pattern of accidents, but with 7 involving vehicles emerging from minor roads into the path of
main road traffic. There were 4 cases each of loss of control events, pedestrian injury and nose to tail
collisions. Three of the accidents were right turn conflicts, with the remaining 2 involving falling bus
passengers.
Recommendations
This length became an established site for mobile safety cameras in May 2011. Whilst it is still too
soon to comment fully, early indications appear to be at least slightly favourable. A zebra crossing was
introduced towards the northern extent of the length in 2014. Monitoring of these developments will be
maintained.
46
A642 Aberford Road

Calverley Road to Bullerthorpe Lane, Oulton
Ref No. : LLR065
Urban A road
Accident Record
47 (last : 49 )
Rank this year :
1.58
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
1
5
2
4
17
1
0
0
0
0
1
Road Rate : 56
436800 / 428900
13000
Total
0
0
0
1
0
1
6
1
5
3
4
19
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 165
District
County
11
23
14
Wet:
21
25
28
Dark:
26
30
31
Pedestrian:
16
14
16
11
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Ten of the accidents were nose to tail collisions and 3 involved vehicles emerging from minor roads
into the path of main road traffic, with a similar number of accidents involving pedestrian injury. The
remaining 3 accidents were all disparate types. Single figure annual accident totals are now
established on this length, since the opening of the A1/M1 link road.
Recommendations
The length continues to perform well, regularly returning low single figure totals. A pelican crossing
facility and associated works, introduced in the vicinity of the junction with Fleet Lane in early 2011,
has also been successful, with no recorded accidents. Further monitoring only is currently
recommended.
47
A64 York Road

Ring Road to A1, Seacroft
Ref No. : LLR020
Rural A road
Accident Record
48 (last : 45 )
Rank this year :
8.5
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
5
10
7
5
10
37
2
2
5
0
2
11
Road Rate : 18
438400 / 438400
19740
Total
1
0
0
1
0
2
8
12
12
6
12
50
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 164
District
County
26
23
22
Wet:
28
31
36
Dark:
24
29
31
Pedestrian:
16
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Sixteen accidents involved nose to tail collisions, with most of these being associated with queuing
traffic or turning manoeuvres. There were also 11 loss of control events, many of which occurred at
one or other of the various bends along the length. Seven of the accidents involved vehicles emerging
into the path of main road traffic, from side roads or private accesses and there were 2 cases each of
right turn conflicts, vehicles attempting to perform U turn manoeuvres and pedestrian injury. The latter
grouping included the 2012 fatality. The remaining 10 accidents were comprised of various types,
none of which registered other than single instances.
Recommendations
In October 2012 improved carriageway markings were provided at the Red Bus Caf lay by to give
better definition of the edge of carriageway. In recent months, as part of a housing development
towards the length's southern extent, a new signalised junction has been introduced, with enhanced
pedestrian, bus infrastructure and lighting facilities. A scheme to reduce the incidence of high severity
accidents on the eastern half of the length is currently being prepared. All these works will be the
subject of continued monitoring.
48
Cross Gates Road

York Road to Ring Road Cross Gates/Station Road, Cross Gates
Ref No. : LLR094
Urban B road
Accident Record
49 (last : 46 )
Rank this year :
0.7
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
2
2
2
1
9
1
0
0
0
0
1
Road Rate : 49
435680 / 434800
17580
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
2
1
10
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 163
District
County
10
15
15
Wet:
20
23
27
Dark:
10
30
30
Pedestrian:
30
23
23
20
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Three accidents involved pedestrian injury, including 1 very elderly casualty hit whilst walking on the
footway. There were also 3 failure to give way types; these forming the length's only accident cluster,
with each occurring at the junction with Hawkhill Drive. Two accidents involved nose to tail collisions
with the remaining 2 accidents being disparate types.
Recommendations
Annual totals remain very low and continued monitoring only is currently recommended.
49
Stonegate Road
Harrogate Road to Green Road, Meanwood
Ref No. : LLR128
Urban B road
Accident Record
50 (last : 54 )
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
6
5
5
9
29
0
0
0
1
0
1
Road Rate : 49
429700 / 438290
12150
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
6
5
6
9
30
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 163
District
County
15
15
Wet:
23
23
27
Dark:
23
30
30
Pedestrian:
13
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Seven of the accidents involved right turn conflicts. There were also 5 cases of vehicles failing to give
way to main road traffic, with all but 1 of this number recorded in the most recent study year. Four
accidents involved pedestrian injury, with a similar number of nose to tail collisions. The only other
grouping to register other than single instances was injury to PSV passengers, with 3 occurrences.
The remaining 7 accidents were comprised of various types, all of which registered low individual
totals. The only notable accident cluster was the 9 recorded at the junction with King Lane.
Recommendations
A disappointing year, amongst generally low annual totals. Whilst a reduction in the existing 40 mph
speed limit may appear desirable, recorded mean speeds suggest this is not currently appropriate. If
the high total of 2013 is repeated, some form of traffic calming should be considered, with a further
review of the speed limit.
50
B6137 Leeds Road

300m west of Brexdale Avenue to Church Lane, Kippax
Ref No. : LLR082
Urban B road
Accident Record
51 (last : 57 )
Rank this year :
1.7
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
5
1
0
3
12
2
0
1
0
0
3
Road Rate : 48
441100 / 430900
10950
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
2
0
3
15
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 160
District
County
20
15
15
Wet:
20
23
27
Dark:
33
30
30
Pedestrian:
27
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
The accident pattern remains mixed, with no single type recording an annual average as high as 1
event per year. Four accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 2 of the casualties being children.
There were also 3 right turn conflicts and 2 cases of failure to give way. Whilst the remaining 6
accidents were all disparate types, 2 involved pedal cycles. The accidents were distributed randomly
along the length, with no significant clustering at any point.
Recommendations
Traffic calming is present on the length and a pelican crossing was introduced at the junction of Brecks
Lane / Brexdale Avenue in April 2011. Generally low annual accident totals are occurring and
51
Belle Isle Road

Ring Road Middleton to East / West Grange Drive, Belle Isle
Ref No. : LLR010
Urban B road
Accident Record
52 (last : 56 )
Rank this year :
1.8
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
2
6
3
8
22
1
0
0
1
1
3
Road Rate : 47
431300 / 429500
17800
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
6
4
9
25
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 157
District
County
12
15
15
Wet:
24
23
27
Dark:
48
30
30
Pedestrian:
12
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Nose to tail collisions with 7 occurrences now form the largest individual grouping. There were also 6
cases of passengers falling inside buses. Three accidents involved pedestrian injury, with a similar
number of failure to give way events. The remaining 6 accidents were all disparate types. The
accidents are generally dispersed throughout the length, with the most notable cluster being the 6
recorded at and immediately to the north of the junction with Aberfield Gate.
Recommendations
The overall total for 2013 is disappointing. However, substantial inroads have been made into the
previously high rates of pedestrian injury. The length has been subject to traffic calming initiatives at
various times in the recent past, including the provision of zebra crossings at the East / West Grange
Drive junction in late 2009 and similar facilities at the junction with Windmill Road in 2010. In
November 2012 a staggered, light controlled crossing facility was introduced, immediately to the south
of the junction with Aberfield Gate, further improving conditions for pedestrians. Monitoring of all these
improvements will be maintained.
52
Shadwell Lane
Ring Road (A6120) to Roundhay Park Lane, Shadwell
Ref No. : LLR074
Urban B road
Accident Record
53 (last : 55 )
Rank this year :
1.8
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
3
0
3
0
9
0
0
0
0
1
1
Road Rate : 46
432100 / 439700
8040
Total
0
1
0
0
0
1
3
4
0
3
1
11
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 153
District
County
18
15
15
Wet:
36
23
27
Dark:
55
30
30
Pedestrian:
23
23
18
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
An extremely mixed accident pattern, with only 3 involving nose to tail collisions, and 2 right turn
conflicts registering other than single instances. The remaining accidents were distributed randomly
throughout the length with no notable clustering.
Recommendations
Whilst the percentage of darkness accidents is high, these accidents are only occurring at a rate
marginally higher than 1 per year. It is possible that this length will not appear in next year's edition of
this report and further monitoring only is currently recommended.
53
B6154 Tong Road

Whingate to Oldfield Lane, Wortley
Ref No. : LLR008
Urban B road
Accident Record
54 (last : 52 )
Rank this year :
1.5
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
4
5
3
2
15
0
2
0
0
0
2
Road Rate : 43
427400 / 432900
15780
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
6
5
3
2
17
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 143
District
County
12
15
15
Wet:
12
23
27
Dark:
29
30
30
Pedestrian:
24
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
An extremely mixed accident pattern with no dominant type. Four accidents involved pedestrian injury,
with 2 of the casualties being very elderly and 2 being visually impaired, the latter both being hit by
pedal cycles, which they failed to hear approaching. There were also 3 cases each of accidents
involving some kind of turning conflict and failure to give way events. The remaining 7 accidents were
all entirely disparate events.
Recommendations
The previously very high accident levels of a decade ago, when annual totals in double figures were
commonplace, have been hugely reduced. This is due largely to the effect of safety cameras,
introduced immediately prior to the current study period. The overall accident rate continues to
progress towards the expected, this location continues to descend in the rankings, and further
54
A650 Britannia Road

Scotchman Lane to Rein Road, Morley
Ref No. : LLR131
Urban A road
Accident Record
55 (last : 65 )
Rank this year :
1.1
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
4
1
4
4
14
0
1
0
0
0
1
Road Rate : 48
426200 / 426760
18170
Total
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
5
1
4
4
16
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 141
District
County
12
23
14
Wet:
12
25
28
Dark:
25
30
31
Pedestrian:
19
14
16
13
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five of the accidents involved failure to give way, from either side roads or private accesses. There
were also 4 nose to tail collisions, and 3 cases of pedestrian injury, including the fatal occurrence. The
remaining 4 accidents were disparate types. A quarter of all the accidents involved pedal cycles.
Recommendations
Works in November 2011, involving the introduction of a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Spenslea
Grove and footway extensions were provided, which narrowed the westbound carriageway between
Askey Crescent and Harrop Terrace. This has improved conditions for pedestrians and, as the largest
accident grouping is recording average annual totals of only 1 event per year, continued monitoring is
all that is currently recommended.
55
Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road

Spen Lane to Lane End Farm, Tinshill
Ref No. : LLR103
Urban B road
Accident Record
56 (last :
Rank this year :
2.84
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
4
0
4
3
14
1
0
0
0
0
1
Road Rate : 42
425545 / 439972
7520
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
0
4
3
15
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 140
District
County
15
15
Wet:
47
23
27
Dark:
47
30
30
Pedestrian:
20
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Four of the accidents were loss of control events. In two of these cases and an unrelated third, an
involved driver was over the drink/drive limit. Three of the accidents involved vehicles emerging from
minor roads into the path of main road traffic and a further 3 were cases of pedestrian injury. Other
than 2 nose to tail collisions, the remaining accidents were all disparate types.
Recommendations
The advent of the NGT system will have an extensive impact on the layout and usage of this length.
With construction expected to commence in the next few years, continued monitoring only is currently
recommended.
56
A58 Easterly Road

East of Upland Drive to Oakwood Lane, Gipton Wood
Ref No. : LLR145
Urban A road
Accident Record
57 (last : 53 )
Rank this year :
1.3
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
6
2
7
2
1
18
1
2
0
0
0
3
Road Rate : 47
432800 / 435950
20580
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
4
7
2
1
21
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 138
District
County
14
23
14
Wet:
43
25
28
Dark:
48
30
31
Pedestrian:
10
14
16
19
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five of the accidents were nose to tail collisions, 4 involved vehicles emerging from minor roads into
the path of main road traffic and 4 were loss of control events. The remaining accidents were
comprised of various types, with only lane changing conflicts (2) and pedestrian accidents (2)
occurring more than once.
Recommendations
Safety cameras have been used on this length of road throughout the study period, with an additional
camera being installed in June 2010. In light of the low number of accidents per annum in the most
recent years all that is recommended is that the long term effects of the safety cameras continue to be
monitored.
57
A61 Harrogate Road

Alwoodley Gates to Harewood, Harewood
Ref No. : LLR033
Rural A road
Accident Record
58 (last : 61 )
Rank this year :
3.98
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
3
1
3
2
13
0
2
0
0
1
3
Road Rate : 15
432400 / 443000
16190
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
1
3
3
16
National Rate :
This Road
11
% of Norm : 136
District
County
19
23
22
Wet:
31
31
36
Dark:
44
29
31
Pedestrian:
25
27
32
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
RURAL A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Four of the accidents were loss of control events, distributed randomly along the length, with a similar
number of failure to give way types. There were also cases each of overtaking conflicts and nose to
tail collisions. The remaining 4 accidents were largely disparate events. A cluster of 5 accidents was
recorded at the junction with Wike Lane. Speed was cited as a factor in several accidents.
Recommendations
The southern extent of this length was redefined in early 2014, following an amendment to the speed
limit. A reduction, generally, in annual accident totals has been noted in recent years and continued
58
B6123 Middleton Road / Wide Lane

Commercial Street to 200m east of Topcliffe Avenue, Morley
Ref No. : LLR014
Urban B road
Accident Record
59 (last : 63 )
Rank this year :
1.62
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
1
4
0
2
3
10
1
0
0
1
0
2
Road Rate : 38
427400 / 427800
11670
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
0
3
3
12
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 127
District
County
17
15
15
Wet:
17
23
27
Dark:
17
30
30
Pedestrian:
17
23
23
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
The length recorded an extremely mixed accident pattern. There were 3 cases each of collisions
between moving and parked vehicles, and injury to vehicle passengers. There were also 2 cases each
of failure to give way events and pedestrian injury. The remaining 2 accidents were disparate types.
Recommendations
The length was traffic calmed prior to the current study period and the introduction of a 20 mph speed
limit on side roads adjoining Middleton Road is also expected to have a beneficial effect. Two
pedestrian refuges were provided towards the eastern extent of the length in 2013 and monitoring will
be maintained.
59
A643 Victoria Road / Elland Road

Church Street to 50M north of School Street, Morley
Ref No. : LLR022
Urban A road
Accident Record
60 (last : 60 )
Rank this year :
1.52
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
2
2
6
4
1
15
1
0
0
1
1
3
Road Rate : 43
426884 / 429174
16530
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
6
5
2
18
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 126
District
County
17
23
14
Wet:
17
25
28
Dark:
44
30
31
Pedestrian:
28
14
16
17
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Five accidents involved pedestrian injury, with 2 of the latter casualties being children of school age.
There were also 4 instances of nose to tail collisions, 3 failure to give way events and 2 turning
conflicts, with the remaining 4 accidents being disparate types.
Recommendations
The length generally records low annual accident totals and continued monitoring only is currently
recommended.
60
A6120 Ring Road

Wetherby Road to York Road, Seacroft
Ref No. : LLR046
Urban A road
Accident Record
61 (last : 66 )
Rank this year :
1.7
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
1
6
5
2
17
0
0
0
3
1
4
Road Rate : 41
435000 / 437000
20010
Total
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
1
6
9
4
23
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 121
District
County
26
23
14
Wet:
17
25
28
Dark:
30
31
Pedestrian:
17
14
16
22
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Twelve of the accidents involved nose to tail collisions. The remaining accidents included a variety of
types, with 4 cases of pedestrian injury and 3 loss of control events being the only types to register
other than single occurrences. Both of the Fatal occurrences were pedestrians and both occurred at
the junction with Coal Road and involved conflict with a free flowing lane of traffic whilst another was
held on a red signal. The only notable accident clusters occurred at the junctions with Ramshead
Approach and Coal Road. There were 6 and 5 accidents respectively at these locations, each grouping
containing 3 nose to tail collisions.
Recommendations
Consideration is being given to the introduction of pedestrian facilities at the Coal Road signals.
61
A61 Harrogate Road

A6120 Ring Road to Alwoodley Lane / Wigton Lane, Moor Allerton
Ref No. : LLR116
Urban A road
Accident Record
62 (last : 58 )
Rank this year :
1.48
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
4
0
1
3
12
0
1
1
2
0
4
Road Rate : 40
430990 / 440210
16190
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
5
1
3
3
16
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 118
District
County
25
23
14
Wet:
12
25
28
Dark:
12
30
31
Pedestrian:
25
14
16
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Four of the accidents involved pedestrian injury, with all age groups represented. There were also 3
cases each of loss of control events, nose to tail collisions and failure to give way. The remaining
accidents were all disparate types. There was no notable clustering at any point along the length.
Recommendations
Since the commissioning in November 2010, of a scheme involving closure of several central reserve
gaps, the introduction of improved turning facilities, the provision of hard standings for safety camera
enforcement and street lighting improvements, annual accident totals have reduced. Also, in 2013, the
junction with Nursery Lane became subject to one way working, into Harrogate Road. It is anticipated
that the good progress of these schemes will continue and further monitoring of the situation only is
recommended.
62
A647 Bradford Road

Dawson's Corner to Woodhall Lane, Thornbury
Ref No. : LLR149
Urban A road
Accident Record
63 (last :
Rank this year :
0.51
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
4
1
2
3
2
12
0
0
2
0
0
2
Road Rate : 36
420600 / 434340
45500
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
4
3
2
14
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 106
District
County
29
23
14
Wet:
43
25
28
Dark:
43
30
31
Pedestrian:
14
16
14
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eight of the accidents were nose to tail collisions of the type commonly experienced on lengths such
as this, with queuing traffic a recurring factor. There was no pronounced directional bias to these
accidents. Other than 2 loss of control events, the remaining accidents were entirely disparate types.
Recommendations
This location will be affected by the pinchpoint scheme at Thornbury roundabout and the introduction
of the Leeds - Bradford Cycle Superhighway, which is expected to have a notable impact on traffic
speeds. When complete, these developments will be subject to close monitoring.
63
A639 Leeds Road / Church Side / Barnsdale Road

50m west of Fleet Lane to 80m east of Green Row, Methley
Ref No. : LLR143
Urban A road
Accident Record
64 (last :
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
1
3
2
2
11
0
0
0
1
0
1
Road Rate : 35
438970 / 426680
10360
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
3
3
2
12
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 103
District
County
23
14
Wet:
50
25
28
Dark:
42
30
31
Pedestrian:
14
16
42
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Eight of the accidents involved some form of vehicular loss of control. Whilst wet or icy surfaces were
an issue in several of these, [the percentage of wet road surfaces is the joint highest in this report,] it is
known that excessive speed was also a factor. All of the remaining 4 accidents were disparate types.
Five of the accidents occurred towards the south eastern extremity of the length, including a small
cluster of 3 at the junction with Watergate.
Recommendations
A signing and lining scheme, focussed on the south eastern extent of this length is programmed for
2015. Monitoring of the completion of these works will be undertaken.
64
B6154 Galloway Lane / Waterloo Road / Uppermoor

Bradford Road to Uppermoor Close, Pudsey
Ref No. : LLR127
Urban B road
Accident Record
65 (last :
Rank this year :
1.93
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
0)
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
3
1
1
0
4
9
1
0
0
0
0
1
Road Rate : 30
420710 / 433460
10480
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
1
0
4
10
National Rate :
This Road
30
% of Norm : 100
District
County
10
15
15
Wet:
40
23
27
Dark:
50
30
30
Pedestrian:
23
23
30
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN B Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Right turn conflicts, with 3 occurrences represent the largest individual grouping. There were also 2
cases each of vehicular loss of control and failure to comply with junction control. The remaining 3
accidents consisted of a variety of types, none of which recorded other than single instances. Seven
of the accidents occurred in the length's north western extent.
Recommendations
Safety cameras installed a decade ago, have had the effect of keeping the length out of this report for
many years. Other pedestrian improvements, including the introduction of a pedestrian refuge on
Galloway Lane have also been beneficial. It is anticipated that the length will not feature in next year's
edition of this report and continued monitoring only is currently recommended.
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A65 New Road

Green Lane to The Green, Guiseley
Ref No. : LLR089
Urban A road
Accident Record
66 (last : 69 )
Rank this year :
Length (Km) :
Year
Slight
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total
Flow (AADT):
Serious Fatal
6
4
4
7
3
24
0
2
1
0
0
3
Road Rate : 34
419980 / 441000
25650
Total
0
0
1
1
0
2
6
6
6
8
3
29
National Rate :
This Road
34
% of Norm : 100
District
County
17
23
14
Wet:
34
25
28
Dark:
31
30
31
Pedestrian:
14
14
16
10
11
Severity Ratio
Accident
Percentages for
URBAN A Road
Grid Ref:
Skid:
Accident Analysis
Seven of the accidents were nose to tail collisions, with a similar number involving failure to give way
events. Five of the struck vehicles in the latter category were two-wheeled. There were also 4
instances of pedestrian injury and 3 cases each of right turn conflicts, nose to tail collisions and loss of
control events. Other than 2 left turn conflicts, the remaining accidents were all disparate types.
Recommendations
The single figure annual totals now being experienced on this length are, typically, far lower than those
of around a decade ago. There is little prospect of guaranteeing cost-effective accident reduction by
remedial treatment and there is the possibility that this length will not feature in next year's edition of
this report. Continued monitoring only is thus currently recommended.
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Index
Aberford Road, 47
Armley Ridge Road, 21
Austhorpe Road, 10
Barnsdale Road, 64
Barwick Road, 32
Bayton Lane, 36
Belle Isle Road, 52
Bradford Road, 39, 63
Britannia Road, 55
Broad Lane, 12
Burley Road, 6
Cardigan Road, 15
Chapeltown Road, 11
Church Road, 43
Cockshott Lane, 21
Compton Road, 23
Cookridge Lane, 56
Cross Gates Road, 49
East Chevin Road, 33
Easterly Road, 57
Elland Road, 60
Fink Hill, 43
Foundry Lane, 17
Galloway Lane, 65
Gelderd Road, 24
Harehills Lane, 3, 20
Harehills Road, 1
Harrogate Road, 35, 58, 62
Headingley Lane, 27
Kentmere Avenue, 2
King Lane, 46
Kirkstall Road, 25
Leeds Road, 51, 64
Littlemoor Road, 14
Lower Town Street, 22
Lowtown, 26
Middleton Lane, 44
Middleton Park Avenue, 16
Middleton Park Road, 38
Middleton Road, 59
Monkswood Avenue, 2
Morris Lane, 34
New Road, 66
Nippet Lane, 23
Old Lane, 30
Osmondthorpe Lane, 18
Otley Old Road, 33, 56
Pontefract Road, 31
Richardshaw Lane, 5
Ridge Road, 41
Ring Road, 42, 45, 61
Robin Lane, 14
Roundhay Road, 7
Shadwell Lane, 53
South Parkway, 19
Spen Lane, 34
Spencer Place, 9
Stanningley Bypass, 28
Stanningley Road, 29, 37
Stonegate Road, 50
Stoney Rock Lane, 23
Street Lane, 40
Swinnow Road, 13
Thorpe Lane, 44
Tong Road, 54
Uppermoor, 65
Victoria Road, 60
Wakefield Road, 4
Waterloo Road, 65
Wide Lane, 59
Woodhouse Lane, 8
York Road, 48

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PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS IN LEEDS

LENGTHS FOR CONCERN

CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENTS IN LEEDS

LENGTHS FOR CONCERN (2009 - 2013)

Prepared by Accident Studies Unit

Listing of Lengths for Concern

Summary of Actions recommended

Harehills Road, Harehills

Monkswood Avenue / Kentmere Avenue, Seacroft

Harehills Lane, Harehills

Wakefield Road, Swillington

Richardshaw Lane, Pudsey

Burley Road, Burley

Roundhay Road, Harehills

Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse

Spencer Place, Harehills

Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates

Chapeltown Road, Harehills

Broad Lane, Sandford

Swinnow Road, Swinnow

Robin Lane / Littlemoor Road, Pudsey

Cardigan Road, Headingley

Middleton Park Avenue, Middleton

Foundry Lane, Gipton

Osmondthorpe Lane, Osmondthorpe

South Parkway, Seacroft

Harehills Lane, Burmantofts

Armley Ridge Road / Cockshott Lane, Upper Armley

Lower Town Street, Bramley

Nippet Lane / Compton Road / Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts

Gelderd Road, Gildersome

Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall

Headingley Lane, Headingley

Stanningley Bypass, Stanningley

Stanningley Road, Bramley

Old Lane, Beeston

Pontefract Road, Stourton

Barwick Road, Stanks

East Chevin Road / Otley Old Road, East Chevin

Morris Lane / Spen Lane, Kirkstall

Harrogate Road, Rawdon

Bayton Lane, Horsforth

Stanningley Road, Pudsey

Middleton Park Road, Middleton

Bradford Road, Stanningley

Street Lane, Moortown

Ridge Road, Micklefield

Ring Road, Farsley

Fink Hill / Church Road/Avenue, Horsforth

Thorpe Lane / Middleton Lane, Thorpe

Ring Road, Shadwell

King Lane, Alwoodley

Aberford Road, Oulton

York Road, Seacroft

Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates

Stonegate Road, Meanwood

Leeds Road, Kippax

Belle Isle Road, Belle Isle

Shadwell Lane, Shadwell

Tong Road, Wortley

Britannia Road, Morley

Cookridge Lane / Otley Old Road, Tinshill