New data reveals Sheffield's most dangerous roads

The findings, based on accidents over the last 10 years, show a higher concentration of crashes in the city centre with a gradual decrease the further out drivers travel.

There have been 5,039 car accidents in Sheffield over the last decade, according to the research from Car finance company CarMoney.

Of that number, 886 were classed as ‘significant’, which means a serious or fatal incident occurred.

Sheffield was ninth among the UK’s 10 most populous cities for collisions, the data showed.

The A621 road - a major route connecting the centre of Sheffield to city suburbs via Abbeydale Road – was highlighted as a particularly accident-prone spot, notably in the vicinity of St Mary’s roundabout which connects Bramall Lane to St Mary’s Gate and St Mary’s Road.

Fifty-two accidents have occurred in this area over the last decade.

London was the worst city for accidents, with 32, 164 crashes.