Traffic speed data analysis

The Parish Council have recently downloaded traffic data from the new speed sign located at the east side of the main street. The sign can track vehicle speeds towards both Widdrington and Morpeth.

Here is a summary of the data collected for the six months since installation:

Total number of vehicles logged

% travelling < 30 mph

% travelling 31 mph – 35 mph

% travelling 36 mph – 40 mph

% travelling > 40 mph

Average speed (towards Widdrington)

Average speed (towards Morpeth)

297,044

94.77% (~281,508)

4.49% (~13,337)

0.58% (~1,723)

0.16 % (~475)

20.71 mph

20.76 mph

Here is a summary of the data collected between 27th November – 26th December 2020:

Total number of vehicles logged

% travelling < 30 mph

% travelling 31 mph – 35 mph

% travelling 36 mph – 40 mph

% travelling > 40 mph

Average speed (towards Widdrington)

Average speed (towards Morpeth)

39,821

95.22% (~37,918)

4.1% (~1,633)

0.51% (~203)

0.14 % (~56)

20.61 mph

20.73 mph