Request for Road Traffic accident statistics
| Authority | Isle of Man Constabulary |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2019-08-15 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2019-08-15 |
| Case ID | 925653 |
Summary
A request was made for road traffic accident statistics at the junction of Hawarden Avenue and Westbourne Drive in Douglas over the last five years. The Isle of Man Constabulary disclosed that five reportable collisions occurred within 50 meters of the junction during this period.
Key Facts
- Five reportable road traffic collisions were recorded within 50 meters of the specified junction in the last five years.
- All five recorded collisions resulted in damage only with no injuries reported.
- The data covers the period from May 2015 to July 2016.
- The most common cause classification involved moving off carelessly or failing to comply with traffic signs.
- The request was processed and fulfilled on the same day it was received, 15 August 2019.
Data Disclosed
- 5
- 50m
- 18/05/2015
- 10/09/2015
- 28/09/2015
- 25/06/2016
- 11/07/2016
- 08:45
- 17:30
- 17:55
- 20:00
- 2
- 1
- 48
- 925653
- 2019-08-15
Original Request
I would like to know how many road traffic accidents have occurred at the junction of Hawarden avenue and Westbourne Drive in Douglas in the last five years.
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Date of Collision | Time | Level | Cause classification | Distance from junction (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/05/2015 | 08:45 | Damage Only | A 17 Moving off carelessly offside | 2 |
| 10/09/2015 | 17:30 | Damage Only | A 15 Failing to comply with traffic sign or traffic light signal | 2 |
| 28/09/2015 | 17:30 | Damage Only | A 02 Entering major road without due care | 2 |
| 25/06/2016 | 17:55 | Damage Only | B 17 Error of judgement or negligence | 1 |
| 11/07/2016 | 20:00 | Damage Only | A 32 Collides with stationary vehicle – (attended or unattended) | 48 |
Full Response Text
Isle of Man Constabulary Freedom of Information Department of Home Affairs Headquarters Tromode Road, Douglas Isle of Man, IM2 5PA Tel: +44(0)1624631394
Our ref: 925653 15 August 2019
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 15 August 2019 and which states:
"I would like to know how many road traffic accidents have occurred at the junction of Hawarden avenue and Westbourne Drive in Douglas in the last five years."
Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that
is being released to you.
Collisions Recorded within 50m of junction, coordinates taken as: X 237480 Y 476055.
Five reportable Road Traffic Collisions have been recorded within this distance of the
junction in the last 5 years.
Date of
Collision
Time
Level
Cause classification
Distance
from
junction
(m)
18/05/2015
08:45
Damage
Only
A 17 Moving off carelessly offside
2
10/09/2015
17:30
Damage
Only
A 15 Failing to comply with traffic sign
or traffic light signal
2
28/09/2015
17:30
Damage
Only
A 02 Entering major road without due
care
2
25/06/2016
17:55
Damage
Only
B 17 Error of judgement or negligence
1
11/07/2016
20:00
Damage
Only
A 32 Collides with stationary vehicle –
(attended or unattended)
48
Please quote the reference number 925653 in any future communications.
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