A list of North Wales' most dangerous roads has been revealed, with the A55 being named the most treacherous in the region.
A total of 21 fatal crashes took place on the area's roads in 2017 - 11 fewer than in 2016.
However 2018 has seen a spike in the number of road deaths in North Wales with 33 fatal incidents so far since January.
They include three double fatals recorded by North Wales Police.
According to new data released by the Department of Transport, the A55 is the region's most dangerous road with 53 incidents which resulted in an injuries being sustained taking place on the North Wales expressway n 2017.
Despite this, only one fatal incident took place on the route - which also the region's most used road - last year.
An 83-year-old man was killed on the westbound carriageway near Junction 35 at Dobshill, Flintshire.
The two-vehicle accident in which a 76-year-old woman also suffered "serious life threatening injuries" took place on Tuesday, July 18.
Overall, 104 vehicles were involved in the 53 crashes on the A55 last year.
The number of serious accidents on North Wales' roads in 2017
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In Wales as a whole, just over 100 people lost their lives in road accidents in 2017 - the exact same number as the previous year - according to annual data released by the Welsh Government.
The second most dangerous road in North Wales is the A5, where a total of 43 accidents took place on the stretch between Chirk and Holyhead in 2017.
Two of those were fatal incidents - one of which happened between Betws-y-Coed and Swallow Falls on Sunday, July 9.
Motorcyclist Aidan McNicholl, 27, was killed following the collision with a Mitsubishi and a Citroen C-Crosser on the A5 near Cerrigydrudion.
Despite no fatal crashes taking place on the A548 last year, the road - which stretches from Llanrwst to Sealand, Flintshire - is in the top three most dangerous routes in the region, with 39 serious accidents recorded on during that 12 month period.
Fourth is the A470 stretching from Mallwyd, Gwynedd to Llandudno, with 37 "casualty-causing" crashes - two of which were fatal.
Robert Patterson, 51, who lived in Llandudno Junction was riding a motorbike on the A470 near Dinas Mawddwy in south east Gwynedd on Sunday, November 12 when he was killed in a crash.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, Neill Anderson said reducing casualties on North Wales' roads remained one of their top priorities.
"Dealing with fatal and serious collisions is never easy, however, although we’ve had fewer collisions, sadly we have seen 33 fatalities on the roads of North Wales so far in 2018," he said.
"Every serious collision leaves at least one family devastated. Many victims may also suffer life-changing injuries which can be very hard for them and their families.
"The introduction of road safety measures is only one part of the answer. We need people to modify their driving behaviour on our roads, to protect their own safety and that of others.
"Our dedicated team of police officers, police staff and Special Constabulary are fully committed to promoting road safety.
"Working 24/7 they carry out a great deal of campaign work which will continue with the sole aim of attempting to reduce the number of fatal and serious collisions.”
The top 10 most notorious roads also featured the A494 with 34 crashes - two of which were fatal - the A547 with 30 incidents recorded and the A525 with a total of 30 collisions.
The A487 saw 23 crashes overall , the A541 saw 23 incidents and the A5104 had 18.
In a bid to improve safety on our roads, the Welsh Government has said it is currently "investing hundreds of millions of pounds" on North Wales' roads - including the A55.
A spokesperson, said: “It must be remembered the A55 is the longest route in North Wales which is used by thousands of vehicles on a daily basis, more than any other road in the region.
"Ensuring the safety and reliability of the road network will always be an absolute priority for the Welsh Government and our Trunk Road Safety review shows our current plans for improving safety on these routes.
"In North Wales, we are investing hundreds of millions of pounds in major proposals which will address congestion points and improve safety as well as the travelling experience, including on the A55.
"We will continue to develop and implement road safety measures when necessary on our trunk road network. However, Government cannot do this alone and we must all take responsibility to ensure we use our roads safely."
