Surrey Ranked 2nd Most Hazardous County for Motorists

Published on: 22 Mar, 2025
Updated on: 23 Mar, 2025

More than 2,000 people were killed or seriously injured in Surrey between 2020 and 2022.

By Esme Campbell

With an average of 3,148 collisions per year, Surrey has been rated the second most hazardous county for drivers in Britain.

It follows Kent as the most dangerous for motorists, and precedes Essex in third place.

Speeding and careless driving cause over half of all serious injuries and fatal collisions on Surrey roads, according to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey.

Half of all serious crashes in the county occur within 30mph limit zones. In total, 2,030 people were killed or seriously injured in collisions in Surrey between 2020 and 2022.

Cllr Matt Furniss, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, attributes Surrey’s hazardous record to the region’s size and long road networks, carrying a much larger amount of traffic than other local authority areas.

“However, road safety is a top priority for Surrey County Council,” he added.

“Last year we launched our Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy for 2024-2035 which contains a wide range of initiatives to reduce road casualties. This includes a more flexible approach and greater investment in 20 mph schemes, lower speed limits on rural roads in the south of Surrey, improving road safety near schools and providing walking and cycle training.”