Research has revealed Scotland’s most dangerous areas to drive in.
The study, carried out by insurance brokers OneSureInsurance, analysed historical data from the Department for Transport statistics to see which Scotland areas had the highest average collisions per billion vehicle miles over a ten-year period.
Across Scotland the average number of collisions per billion vehicle miles is 242 - over half the average of England, which sits at 550.
So, here are statistically the 10 most dangerous areas of Scotland to drive in.
5. Inverclyde
Rounding out the top five is Inverclyde, including the coastal town of Gourock, with the area seeing an average of 435 collisions per billion vehicle miles. Collisions were highest in 2012, with 435 collisions for every billion vehicle miles and lowest in 2021, with just 112 per billion vehicle miles. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Argyll and Bute
In sixth place is Argyll and Bute, including the town of Oban, with the area seeing an average of 292 collisions per billion vehicle miles. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Dundee
Taking seventh spot is Dundee, with the area seeing an average of 285 collisions per billion vehicle miles. | Canva/Getty Images
8. West Lothian
In eighth position is West Lothian, including the town of Linlithgow, with the area seeing an average of 263 collisions per billion vehicle miles. | Canva/Getty Images