Road Traffic Collision Data and Developer Reports

Road Traffic Collision Data

We do not directly record the number of traffic collisions that occur on roads in Suffolk. 

Road safety data is published by the Department for Transport, licensed under OGL Open Government Licence. The data is usually revised annually at the end of September.

Basic collision data can also be viewed free of charge by visiting commercial websites such as CrashMap. The data is usually revised annually.

We do receive data from Suffolk Constabulary on road traffic collisions that:

• occurred in Suffolk
• occurred on the highway
• involved personal injury
• and were reported to the police

This data is three months in arrears to allow for any change in the severity rating of the collision. Information on damage only collisions and those not reported to the police are not included.  For details please see the Freedom of Information (FOI) publication scheme.

Please note we do not hold any CCTV footage.  For information relating to CCTV footage please contact the Police on their non-emergency number of 101.

Collision Reports for Developers

You can commission Suffolk Highways to produce a report and location plan based on the above police data, for example to inform a planning application.

The report will include a map showing the location of any collisions, labelled by the police reference, and a formal report on each collision such as manoeuvre, road surface condition and the time of collision.

There is a charge for a report, which is dependent on the size of the area you require data for. Charges start at £90 + VAT.

Please note our fees will be increasing from 1 April 2025.  The minimum charge for a developer report where the request is received on, or after, 1 April 2025 will increase to £100 + VAT.

To commission a report, please email CollisionData@suffolkhighways.org the following information:

• a plan showing the area you require data for
• how many years' collision data you require
• your contact details

Based on this information we will provide you with a quote. If you wish us to proceed, you will be asked to send us payment to cover the cost quoted to you - we will not start work until we receive this payment.

Contact us

You can report problems easily using our Highways Reporting Tool

Find out how to contact us by live chat or phone on our contact page.