ST HELENS Council has responded after figures revealed the junctions and road locations across the borough which recorded the highest number of crashes.
A recent Star analysis of Merseyside Police data found three locations each recorded five road traffic collisions between 2024 and the latest available figures for 2026.
These were East Lancashire Road at its junction with Rainford Road, King Street/Westfield Street and Haydock Island/East Lancashire Road.
East Lancashire Road/Rainford Road recorded two serious injuries and three slight injuries, while the five collisions at each of the other two locations all involved slight injuries.
In response to the figures, a St Helens Borough Council spokesperson said the authority regularly reviews collision data and works with Merseyside Police and other road safety partners to identify trends and target action.
The spokesperson said: “Road safety remains a key priority for the council.
“Under the St Helens Road Safety Strategy 2023-27, collision cluster sites are reviewed annually, alongside wider collision data, local intelligence and community feedback, to help inform road safety improvements, education initiatives and enforcement activity.
“Locations across the borough are monitored and assessed as part of this process, with potential interventions considered where collision data and other evidence support further action and funding opportunities arise.
“The council remains committed to working with partners to further improve safety for all road users.”
The council did not specify whether any of the locations identified in the Star’s analysis had been earmarked for specific safety improvements.
Four collisions were recorded at both Sankey Street/St John Street and Carr Mill Road/Kirkstone Avenue, while a further four were recorded at A580/M6 Junction 23/Haydock Island.
Dunriding Lane, Park Road/Parr Street, Marshalls Cross Road and Clock Face Road each recorded three collisions.
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Across the 10 locations, there were 39 recorded collisions, with no fatalities recorded.
The original figures were obtained through a Freedom of Information request to Merseyside Police.
The council also clarified that Haydock Island forms part of the Strategic Road Network and is managed by National Highways.
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