Speed Cameras in Northumberland
Northumberland is one of England's most actively monitored areas for road safety, with 16 speed camera locations spread across 3 towns and cities. DfT STATS19 data records 9 collisions near camera sites — including 1 fatal and 2 serious incidents. The busiest monitored stretch records up to 22,652 vehicle movements per day.
16
Total Cameras
1
Camera Types
3
Towns & Cities
3
Roads Monitored
22,652
Busiest Road (AADT)
9
Crashes Near Cameras
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Camera Types Breakdown
Speed Limit Distribution
Road Safety in Northumberland
Collision data from the Department for Transport STATS19 database (2023) within 500 metres of speed camera locations in Northumberland.
1
Fatal Collisions
2
Serious Collisions
6
Slight Collisions
16
Total Casualties
Average daily traffic across 13 monitored locations: 6,474 vehicles/day. Source: DfT Road Traffic Statistics 2025.
Cities with Speed Cameras in Northumberland
Roads Through Northumberland
All Cameras in Northumberland
| Type | Speed Limit | Road | Location | Daily Traffic | Crashes (500m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed | — | — | Carlisle | 531 | 1 | 80 |
| Fixed | — | A69 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 22,652 | — | — |
| Fixed | 70 mph | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | — | — | — |
| Fixed | 60 mph | — | South Shields | 2,477 | — | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | — | — | 150 |
| Fixed | 30 mph | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | 5,228 | — | — |
| Fixed | 50 mph | A1068 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 12,561 | 3 | — |
| Fixed | 60 mph | A1 | Northumberland | 11,483 | — | — |
| Fixed | 60 mph | A1 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 5,325 | — | 25 |
| Fixed | — | — | Carlisle | 508 | — | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | 1,096 | 2 | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Newcastle upon Tyne | 294 | — | — |
| Fixed | — | — | Carlisle | — | — | — |
| Fixed | — | A1068 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 10,714 | 1 | — |
| Fixed | 30 mph | A697 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 6,180 | — | 140 |
| Fixed | — | — | South Shields | 5,113 | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many speed cameras are in Northumberland?
There are 16 speed cameras in Northumberland, including 16 fixed, 0 average speed, 0 mobile, and 0 red light cameras.
What type of speed cameras are used in Northumberland?
Northumberland has 1 types of speed cameras including fixed (Gatso/Truvelo), average speed (SPECS), mobile camera vans, and red light cameras.
Which roads in Northumberland have speed cameras?
Speed cameras in Northumberland are found on roads including .
How dangerous are the roads near speed cameras in Northumberland?
In 2023, there were 9 recorded collisions within 500m of speed camera locations in Northumberland, resulting in 16 casualties (1 fatal, 2 serious). Data source: DfT STATS19.
What is the traffic volume on monitored roads in Northumberland?
The busiest monitored road in Northumberland carries approximately 22,652 vehicles per day. 13 camera locations have official DfT traffic count data available.