Brett Vale, Babergh, CO7 6PW area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Brett Vale, Babergh, CO7 6PW area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 88 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Brett Vale ward, Babergh, from 2001 to 2025, with 126 casualties. Of those collisions, 3 were fatal and 4 were serious.

No collisions were recorded here in 2024 or 2025; the last was on 28 March 2023.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 88; 8,850th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 126; 1.43 per collision
Fatal collisions: 3; 3 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 0; 0 in 2024

Crash severity at the CO7 6PW hotspot

7 of the 88 collisions here (8%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal33.4%
Serious44.5%
Slight8192%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 3
Seriously injured: 4
Slightly injured: 119
All casualties: 126

Accidents by year at the CO7 6PW hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 10 in 2008, against an average of 3.5 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the CO7 6PW hotspot, 2001 to 2025

Collisions
Collisions in 2025
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

View as a table

Year	Collisions	Casualties
2025	0	0
2024	0	0
2023	1	2
2022	0	0
2021	1	1
2020	3	4
2019	4	6
2018	3	5
2017	1	1
2016	2	3
2015	1	1
2014	3	5
2013	4	5
2012	7	8
2011	5	8
2010	3	4
2009	5	5
2008	10	12
2007	6	9
2006	9	15
2005	5	8
2004	4	6
2003	3	5
2002	4	6
2001	4	7

Map of crashes at the CO7 6PW hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near CO7 6PW.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Brett Vale, Babergh, CO7 6PW area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the CO7 6PW hotspot

This hotspot counts every collision police recorded from 2001 to 2025 within 700 metres of its centre, except those already counted in a busier hotspot.

Ward: Brett Vale
Council area: Babergh
Nearest postcode to the centre: CO7 6PW
Postcode district: CO7
Centre (latitude, longitude): 51.97562, 0.98775
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 22 of 25
Latest collision: 28 March 2023
Rank by collisions: 8,850th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the CO7 6PW hotspot

Most collisions at this hotspot were on the A12, with 84 of 88, followed by the B1029 with 3.

Collisions at the CO7 6PW hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A12	84	120	3	4
2nd	B1029	3	3	0	0

Accident hotspots near CO7 6PW

3 other hotspots lie within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Brett Vale, Babergh, CO7 6PE area, 1.6 km away, with 152 collisions.

All 88 crashes at the CO7 6PW hotspot

Newest first, from 5 January 2001 to 28 March 2023, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight28 Mar 2023, 12:00
Ford Tourneo crash on the A12 in Babergh, 28 Mar 2023, 12:00
- Ford Tourneo, Seat Ibiza and Ford Transit
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2023371291374
Slight23 Apr 2021, 08:00
Ford Fiesta crash on the A12 in Babergh, 23 Apr 2021, 08:00
- Ford Fiesta and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021371047489
Slight29 Aug 2020, 22:52
Ford Fiesta crash on the A12 in Babergh, 29 Aug 2020, 22:52
- Ford Fiesta, Renault Megane, Audi A1, a lorry and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2020370980677
Slight5 Mar 2020, 08:05
Volkswagen Passat crash on the A12 in Babergh, 5 Mar 2020, 08:05
- Volkswagen Passat and Honda XL125V
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020370939877
Slight4 Feb 2020, 12:58
Kia Picanto crash on the A12 in Babergh, 4 Feb 2020, 12:58
- Kia Picanto and Scania
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020370940266
Slight10 Nov 2019, 09:27
Nissan Micra crash on the B1029 in Babergh, 10 Nov 2019, 09:27
- Nissan Micra and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019370924197
Serious9 Nov 2019, 20:11
Toyota Prius crash on the A12 in Babergh, 9 Nov 2019, 20:11
- Toyota Prius and Volvo XC60
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019370898517
Slight16 Aug 2019, 09:15
DAF Trucks crash on the A12 in Babergh, 16 Aug 2019, 09:15
- DAF Trucks, Scania, Volkswagen Polo and a lorry
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019370869823
Slight2 Mar 2019, 02:57
Volkswagen Touran crash on an unclassified road in Babergh, 2 Mar 2019, 02:57
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2019370824518
Slight17 Nov 2018, 12:44
Ford Fiesta crash on the A12 in Babergh, 17 Nov 2018, 12:44
- Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and a lorry
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018370349905
Slight31 Oct 2018, 07:50
Ford Focus crash on the A12 in Babergh, 31 Oct 2018, 07:50
- Ford Focus, Hyundai i30, Volvo XC90 and Vauxhall Astra
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018370346526
Slight29 Jun 2018, 07:00
BMW R 1150 GS crash on the A12 in Babergh, 29 Jun 2018, 07:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2018370312839
Slight14 Jun 2017, 17:24
Volvo V50 crash on the A12 in Ipswich, 14 Jun 2017, 17:24
- Volvo V50, Ford Fiesta and 2 Ford Transits
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017370191065
Slight2 Oct 2016, 17:14
Car crash on the A12 in Babergh, 2 Oct 2016, 17:14
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2016370119298
Slight18 Jul 2016, 13:10
Ford Focus crash on the A12 in Babergh, 18 Jul 2016, 13:10
- Ford Focus and Volvo V50
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2016370089679
Slight23 Aug 2015, 12:19
Fiat 500 crash on the A12 in Babergh, 23 Aug 2015, 12:19
- Fiat 500 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201537EA93021
Slight18 Nov 2014, 17:06
Honda Civic crash on the A12 in Babergh, 18 Nov 2014, 17:06
- Honda Civic, Audi A3, a motorcycle and a car
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201437EA85331
Slight3 May 2014, 09:09
Land Rover Discovery crash on the A12 in Babergh, 3 May 2014, 09:09
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201437EA80569
Slight28 Mar 2014, 07:30
Mercedes B Class crash on the A12 in Babergh, 28 Mar 2014, 07:30
- Mercedes B Class and Citroen DS3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201437EA79332
Serious5 Oct 2013, 20:07
Car crash on the A12 in Babergh, 5 Oct 2013, 20:07
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 201337EA74812
Slight9 Jul 2013, 17:55
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A12 in Babergh, 9 Jul 2013, 17:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201337EA72693
Slight29 Jun 2013, 17:20
Nissan Micra crash on the A12 in Babergh, 29 Jun 2013, 17:20
- Nissan Micra and Mercedes B Class
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201337EA72497
Slight17 Jun 2013, 08:45
Peugeot 206 crash on the A12 in Babergh, 17 Jun 2013, 08:45
- Peugeot 206 and Citroen Xsara
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201337EA72230
Slight26 Oct 2012, 16:53
Ford KA crash on the A12 in Babergh, 26 Oct 2012, 16:53
- Ford KA, Honda FR-V, Mini Cooper, Peugeot 308 and 3 more vehicles
- 7 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2012370442612
Slight26 Sep 2012, 06:45
Ford Fiesta crash on the A12 in Babergh, 26 Sep 2012, 06:45
- Ford Fiesta and a van
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012370527312
Slight9 Jul 2012, 05:30
Citroen Xsara crash on the A12 in Babergh, 9 Jul 2012, 05:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012370266912
Slight1 Jul 2012, 06:25
Rover Streetwise crash on the A12 in Babergh, 1 Jul 2012, 06:25
- Rover Streetwise and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012370254812
Slight25 May 2012, 00:05
Nissan Primera crash on the A12 in Babergh, 25 May 2012, 00:05
- Nissan Primera and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012370215412
Slight25 Jan 2012, 08:40
Audi Rio crash on the A12 in Babergh, 25 Jan 2012, 08:40
- Audi Rio and a taxi
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012370032312
Slight20 Jan 2012, 15:08
BMW 3 Series crash on the A12 in Babergh, 20 Jan 2012, 15:08
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012370027312
Slight21 Oct 2011, 16:20
Fiat Multipla crash on the A12 in Babergh, 21 Oct 2011, 16:20
- Fiat Multipla and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2011370442911
Slight2 Oct 2011, 16:45
Mitsubishi Carisma crash on the A12 in Babergh, 2 Oct 2011, 16:45
- Mitsubishi Carisma and Suzuki VL 125
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011370399711
Slight3 Jun 2011, 14:20
Hyundai Getz crash on the B1029 in Babergh, 3 Jun 2011, 14:20
- Hyundai Getz and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011370219311
Slight5 Apr 2011, 07:40
Renault Clio crash on the A12 in Babergh, 5 Apr 2011, 07:40
- Renault Clio, Fiat Punto, Vauxhall Zafira, Mazda MX-5 and 2 more vehicles
- 6 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2011370146711
Slight27 Jan 2011, 08:00
Ford Fiesta crash on the A12 in Babergh, 27 Jan 2011, 08:00
- Ford Fiesta, Mini Cooper and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011370045611
Slight2 Jul 2010, 10:53
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A12 in Babergh, 2 Jul 2010, 10:53
- Volkswagen Golf and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201037G029592
Slight9 May 2010, 13:31
BMW 3 Series crash on the A12 in Babergh, 9 May 2010, 13:31
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201037G029333
Slight20 Apr 2010, 07:30
BMW 3 Series crash on the A12 in Babergh, 20 Apr 2010, 07:30
- BMW 3 Series and Honda Civic
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201037G029201
Slight26 Oct 2009, 14:38
Motorcycle crash on the A12 in Babergh, 26 Oct 2009, 14:38
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200937G028097
Slight9 Jul 2009, 08:59
Ford Focus crash on the A12 in Babergh, 9 Jul 2009, 08:59
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200937G027462
Slight20 May 2009, 06:30
Ford Transit Connect crash on the A12 in Babergh, 20 May 2009, 06:30
- Ford Transit Connect and Volvo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200937G027197
Slight12 May 2009, 08:07
Volkswagen crash on the A12 in Babergh, 12 May 2009, 08:07
- Volkswagen, Hyundai Coupe, BMW 5 Series, Ford Focus and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200937G027137
Slight14 Mar 2009, 07:40
Ford Focus crash on the A12 in Babergh, 14 Mar 2009, 07:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200937G026813
Slight26 Oct 2008, 14:05
Citroen C3 crash on the A12 in Babergh, 26 Oct 2008, 14:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200837G026061
Slight20 Oct 2008, 07:38
Mercedes C Class crash on the A12 in Babergh, 20 Oct 2008, 07:38
- Mercedes C Class and Mercedes ML Class (2)
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200837G025908
Slight5 Sep 2008, 17:40
Renault Clio crash on the A12 in Babergh, 5 Sep 2008, 17:40
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 200837G025621
Slight9 Aug 2008, 18:50
Ford Escort crash on the A12 in Babergh, 9 Aug 2008, 18:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200837G025442
Slight9 Aug 2008, 17:13
Audi A4 crash on the A12 in Babergh, 9 Aug 2008, 17:13
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200837G025453