A MAP has revealed the most dangerous roundabouts in the country with them notching up hundreds of reported accidents.
Figures reveal that a whopping 14 out of 20 are all in London.
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MotorEasy has crunched the numbers which show the capital is the worst affected region with nearly three-quarters of the UK’s most dangerous sites.
The same company previously analysed 482 locations to provide a pictures of the roads across Britain.
The motoring group analysed a staggering 18,900 incidents recorded on CrashMap between 2010 and 2020.
Hammersmith Flyover in West London was found to be the most dangerous in the UK.
In the ten-year period, there were a staggering 287 recorded incidents at the roundabout, making it the most deadly.
The roundabout is one of the busiest in the capital as it connects routes such as the A4 and A219 with the Hammersmith tube station.
The Redbridge Roundabout in East London came in second place.
According to the figures, the roundabout which connects the A12 and A406 in Ilford has seen a whopping 284 incidents over the same period.
The Crooked Billet interchange located next to Walthamstow Ambulance Service in Waltham Forest was listed in third place, with 252 recorded accidents.
North London’s Staples Corner was fourth with 221 incidents, followed by the roundabout at Hyde Park Corner, in central London.
The popular tourist destination is always packed and has seen a hefty 213 incidents over the decade.
In sixth place was the Portsbridge Roundabout in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the first place outside of London.
The roundabout connects the M27 to the A27 but has seen motorists caught up in 205 accidents.
The Mar Dyke Interchange in Essex, East of England came in seventh place with 192 accidents.
This was followed by the Bull Bridge Roundabout in London with 186 incidents and the Bean Interchange in Kent wasn’t too far behind with 184 crashes in the same time period.
The Old Street Roundabout in central London rounded out the top 10 with 181 incidents recorded between 2010 and 2020.
However, the data was compiled before an extensive reconstruction of the roundabout and the tube station took place, which could have an impact on future results.
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With only 326 incidents recorded, the North East is the safest region in England for roundabouts.
The North West wasn’t far behind with only 384 accidents recorded.
To avoid having an accident, expert Duncan McClure-Fisher, CEO at MotorEasy, has made several recommendations.
The first one is always sticking to the speed limit or lower when approaching a roundabout so that you can stop quickly if required.
Drivers should always use road signs to identify the right lane and move early when approaching a roundabout, checking blind spots and indicating.
And not indicating is a leading cause of accidents at roundabouts, so make sure you indicate other drivers.
Experts say that even if you’re in standstill traffic approaching a roundabout, you should stay vigilant to avoid minor bumps and scrapes.
Remember, it’s illegal to use your phone, even when stopped and you risk a £200 fine and up to six penalty points.
Larger vehicles, such as lorries, may struggle to see you, so make sure you give them enough space and stay out of blind spots.
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