The statistics, which cover 379 local authorities throughout the United Kingdom, show there were 1,195 accidents involving casualties across the town between 2014-18.
9. B1301
The road, which includes Highfield Road, in South Shields, was the scene of 29 casualty accidents. Photo: Other 3rd Party
10. B1297
The road, which includes Blackett Street, in Hebburn, was the scene of 18 casualty accidents. Photo: Other 3rd Party
11. Overall picture
South Shields is judged the 301st most dangerous place to drive out of 379 local authority areas nationwide with an accident rate of 80 per every 10,000 residents. This compares to the City of London (2,145 per 10,000) and Moray, in Scotland (37 per 10,000) Photo: Stu Norton