FOI release

Vehicle Breakdowns During the Christmas Period

Case reference FOI2025/01923

Received 13 October 2025

Published 14 January 2026

Request

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding vehicle breakdowns on the strategic road network during the Christmas period. Specifically, I would like to request the following data:

1. The total number of vehicle breakdowns recorded on National Highways-managed roads during the following periods for the last [three to five] years:

* 20 December to 2 January (inclusive) for each year.

2. If available, please provide a breakdown by region and by day within those periods.

Response

Please see the attached spreadsheet for the information requested.

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