Fatal
Serious
Slight
Uncategorised
| Date | Local Authority | Vehicles | Casualties | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 1981 | Chester-le-Street | 2 | 2 | Slight |
| Wed 25 Feb 1981 | Chester-le-Street | 2 | 1 | Serious |
| Thu 5 Mar 1981 | Sunderland | 1 | 2 | Serious |
| Fri 13 Mar 1981 | Chester-le-Street | 3 | 1 | Fatal |
| Fri 3 Apr 1981 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | Slight |
| Mon 4 May 1981 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | Serious |
| Sat 16 May 1981 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | Slight |
| Tue 2 Jun 1981 | Sunderland | 1 | 2 | Serious |
| Fri 18 Sep 1981 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | Serious |
| Thu 19 Nov 1981 | Chester-le-Street | 1 | 2 | Slight |
| Sun 29 Nov 1981 | Sunderland | 2 | 4 | Serious |