Speed Cameras in Essex
With 59 speed cameras covering 7 towns and cities, Essex has one of the most extensive road safety monitoring networks in England. Road safety data shows 244 collisions within 500m of camera locations in Essex, including 1 fatal accidents. At peak locations, DfT traffic counts show up to 75,578 vehicles using monitored roads each day.
59
Total Cameras
2
Camera Types
7
Towns & Cities
12
Roads Monitored
75,578
Busiest Road (AADT)
244
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Essex
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Essex.
1
Fatal Collisions
70
Serious Collisions
173
Slight Collisions
306
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 59 monitored locations: 21,199 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Essex
Roads Through Essex
A12
A13
A127
A120
A133
A226
A1016
A227
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A134
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A1124
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B1013
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A132
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All Cameras in Essex
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | — | — | Basildon | 9,937 | 5 |
| Fixed | — | — | Basildon | 4,257 | 4 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A227 | Dartford | 12,693 | 8 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A13 | Basildon | 72,057 | 2 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A13 | Basildon | 72,057 | 2 |
| Fixed | — | A134 | Colchester | 30,059 | 16 |
| Fixed | — | A120 | Colchester | 21,650 | 2 |
| Fixed | — | A133 | Colchester | 24,077 | 9 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A1016 | Chelmsford | 22,282 | 6 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Chatham | 5,734 | 7 |
| Fixed | — | A1124 | Colchester | 11,762 | 2 |
| Fixed | — | — | Chelmsford | 3,333 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | A1124 | Colchester | 14,693 | 7 |
| Fixed | — | B1013 | Southend-on-Sea | 14,492 | 2 |
| Fixed | — | — | Southend-on-Sea | 252 | 3 |
| Fixed | — | — | Colchester | 319 | 2 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Basildon | 872 | — |
| Fixed | — | A132 | Basildon | 33,716 | 3 |
| Fixed | — | A132 | Basildon | 33,716 | 1 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A1016 | Chelmsford | 28,046 | 10 |
| Fixed | — | — | Southend-on-Sea | 1,654 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | A133 | Colchester | 17,999 | 7 |
| Fixed | — | — | Southend-on-Sea | 527 | 1 |
| Fixed | — | A129 | Basildon | 7,800 | 2 |
| Fixed | — | A127 | Southend-on-Sea | 53,137 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Essex?
There are 59 speed cameras in Essex, including 57 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 mobile, and 2 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Essex?
Essex has 2 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Essex have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Essex are found on roads including 061, 078, 011.
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Essex?
In 2023, there were 244 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Essex, resulting in 306 casualties (1 fatal, 70 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Essex?
The busiest monitored road in Essex carries approximately 75,578 vehicles per day. 59 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.