Breakdowns caused by bad roads skyrocket amid Britain's pothole epidemic

Breakdowns caused by bad roads skyrocket amid Britain's pothole epidemic

The number of breakdowns have skyrocketed amidst Britain's ongoing pothole epidemic, new figures show. According to the RAC's Pothole Index, this summer saw the number of breakdowns relating to potholes rising by a quarter when compared to last year.Between July and September, the RAC's fleet of recovery vehicles attended 5,035 pothole-related breakdowns.The figure is a 24 per cent increase from the 4,040 breakdowns recorded in the same period l…

Latest RAC Pothole Breakdown Data

The deliberate neglect of UK roads is causing a bit of financial stress for drivers, as the latest RAC data shows. They also offer a very real – occasionally fatal – danger for motorcycle and [...] The post Latest RAC Pothole Breakdown Data appeared first on .

Pothole breakdowns up by a quarter in 2025

Pothole breakdowns rose by 25% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the RAC Pothole Index, RAC patrols attended 5,035 pothole-related breakdowns […] The post Pothole breakdowns up by a quarter in 2025 first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.

Breakdowns involving potholes have gone up by a quarter in just 12 months.

On average, the RAC has attended 71 breakdowns caused by the issue every day within that period. Surrey is a hotspot for pothole-related breakdowns, with one of the highest rates of road damage claims in the UK. New research by the automotive company shows the condition of roads remains a top concern for drivers in the UK.