Summary
The RAC reported that pothole-related compensation claims in Britain rose by 90% from 2021 to 2024. However, the number of claims dropped in 2024 compared to 2023, with only 26% resulting in payouts. The U.K. government plans to spend £7.3 billion over the next four years to improve road surfaces.
Key Facts
- Pothole compensation claims in Britain increased by 90% from 2021 to 2024.
- In 2024, 53,015 claims were made, but this was a decrease from 2023.
- Only 26% of claims in 2024 resulted in a payout, with an average of £390 paid.
- A typical repair for pothole damage costs around £590.
- The U.K. government plans to invest £7.3 billion over the next four years to improve roads.
- Derbyshire County Council experienced the largest rise in claims from 224 to 3,307 over the three years.
- The Local Government Association noted budget pressures affecting road repairs.
- Oxfordshire County Council invested £14.5 million in a program to prevent potholes.
