Chard North, Somerset, TA20 3TG area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Chard North, Somerset, TA20 3TG area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 73 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Chard North ward, Somerset, from 2001 to 2025, with 124 casualties. Of those collisions, 1 was fatal and 12 were serious.

In 2025 there were 4 collisions here, up from 1 in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 73; 10,387th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 124; 1.70 per collision
Fatal collisions: 1; 1 person killed
Collisions in 2025: 4; 1 in 2024

Crash severity at the TA20 3TG hotspot

13 of the 73 collisions here (18%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal11.4%
Serious1216%
Slight6082%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 1
Seriously injured: 18
Slightly injured: 105
All casualties: 124

Accidents by year at the TA20 3TG hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 7 in 2008, against an average of 2.9 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the TA20 3TG 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	4	6
2024	1	2
2023	0	0
2022	0	0
2021	2	3
2020	1	1
2019	2	3
2018	2	2
2017	1	1
2016	5	9
2015	2	2
2014	3	4
2013	4	5
2012	2	2
2011	2	4
2010	2	4
2009	3	4
2008	7	18
2007	5	9
2006	2	5
2005	5	6
2004	5	7
2003	3	7
2002	6	13
2001	4	7

Map of crashes at the TA20 3TG hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near TA20 3TG.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Chard North, Somerset, TA20 3TG area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the TA20 3TG 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: Chard North
Council area: Somerset
Nearest postcode to the centre: TA20 3TG
Postcode district: TA20
Centre (latitude, longitude): 50.91246, -3.02616
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 23 of 25
Latest collision: 7 December 2025
Rank by collisions: 10,387th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the TA20 3TG hotspot

64 of the 73 collisions at this hotspot were on the A303.

Collisions at the TA20 3TG hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A303	64	112	1	11

All 73 crashes at the TA20 3TG hotspot

Newest first, from 4 May 2001 to 7 December 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight7 Dec 2025, 18:58
Audi A6 crash on the A303 in Somerset, 7 Dec 2025, 18:58
- Audi A6 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2025520600771
Serious2 Sep 2025, 12:19
Volvo crash on the A303 in Somerset, 2 Sep 2025, 12:19
- Volvo and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025520501344
Slight23 Jul 2025, 17:45
Volkswagen Polo crash on an unclassified road in Somerset, 23 Jul 2025, 17:45
- Volkswagen Polo and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025520501779
Slight17 Jun 2025, 11:40
Toyota RAV4 crash on the A303 in Somerset, 17 Jun 2025, 11:40
- Toyota RAV4 and a lorry
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2025520501606
Slight1 Nov 2024, 16:35
Nissan Juke crash on the A303 in Somerset, 1 Nov 2024, 16:35
- Nissan Juke and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2024520403289
Slight29 Nov 2021, 18:58
Mercedes crash on the A303 in Somerset, 29 Nov 2021, 18:58
- Mercedes and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2021520201333
Slight30 Jul 2021, 16:26
Land Rover Discovery crash on the A303 in Somerset, 30 Jul 2021, 16:26
- Land Rover Discovery and Volvo V70
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021520200170
Slight15 Aug 2020, 16:20
Nissan X-Trail crash on the A303 in Somerset, 15 Aug 2020, 16:20
- Nissan X-Trail, Vauxhall Zafira and Mercedes C Class
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020520003563
Serious6 Sep 2019, 13:12
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A303 in Somerset, 6 Sep 2019, 13:12
- Volkswagen Golf and Scania
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019520905577
Slight25 Aug 2019, 12:06
Hyundai Amica crash on the A303 in Somerset, 25 Aug 2019, 12:06
- Hyundai Amica and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019520905566
Serious21 May 2018, 08:45
Mini Cooper crash on the A303 in Somerset, 21 May 2018, 08:45
- Mini Cooper, BMW 1 Series and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018520804249
Slight6 Apr 2018, 14:50
Mercedes A Class crash on the A303 in Somerset, 6 Apr 2018, 14:50
- Mercedes A Class and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018520803681
Slight28 Apr 2017, 18:45
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A303 in Somerset, 28 Apr 2017, 18:45
- Vauxhall Astra, Chrysler Voyager and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017520703246
Slight2 Sep 2016, 11:55
Mini Cooper crash on the A303 in Somerset, 2 Sep 2016, 11:55
- Mini Cooper, Audi A1 and Land Rover Discovery
- 3 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2016520607131
Slight31 Jul 2016, 11:08
Motorcycle crash on the A303 in Somerset, 31 Jul 2016, 11:08
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2016520606278
Slight25 Jul 2016, 17:34
Peugeot 206 crash on the A303 in Somerset, 25 Jul 2016, 17:34
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2016520605929
Slight15 May 2016, 16:45
Seat Ibiza crash on the A303 in Somerset, 15 May 2016, 16:45
- Seat Ibiza and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016520603621
Slight14 Mar 2016, 14:10
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A303 in Somerset, 14 Mar 2016, 14:10
- Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta and Vauxhall Vectra
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2016520602106
Slight1 Aug 2015, 15:40
Renault Megane crash on an unclassified road in Somerset, 1 Aug 2015, 15:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015520505478
Slight31 Jul 2015, 15:39
Alfa Romeo Giulietta crash on the A303 in Somerset, 31 Jul 2015, 15:39
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015520505735
Slight15 Dec 2014, 16:40
Suzuki Wagon R+ crash on the A303 in Somerset, 15 Dec 2014, 16:40
- Suzuki Wagon R+ and Daewoo Matiz
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014520500378
Serious23 Sep 2014, 07:43
Honda NC700X crash on the A303 in Somerset, 23 Sep 2014, 07:43
- Honda NC700X and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014520408774
Slight28 Feb 2014, 20:30
Kia Rio crash on the A303 in Somerset, 28 Feb 2014, 20:30
- Kia Rio and DAF Trucks
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014520401461
Slight10 Jul 2013, 14:05
Yamaha XT 600 crash on an unclassified road in Somerset, 10 Jul 2013, 14:05
- Yamaha XT 600 and Volkswagen Bora
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013520305461
Slight27 Jun 2013, 21:46
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A303 in Somerset, 27 Jun 2013, 21:46
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013520304790
Slight2 Apr 2013, 11:55
Seat Ibiza crash on the A303 in Somerset, 2 Apr 2013, 11:55
- Seat Ibiza, Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo and a car
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2013520302383
Slight5 Feb 2013, 18:00
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A303 in Somerset, 5 Feb 2013, 18:00
- Volkswagen Polo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013520300830
Slight5 Aug 2012, 01:30
Toyota Yaris crash on the A303 in Somerset, 5 Aug 2012, 01:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012520205452
Slight1 Jun 2012, 11:31
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A303 in Somerset, 1 Jun 2012, 11:31
- Vauxhall Astra and 2 cars
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012520203453
Slight20 Jun 2011, 11:45
Peugeot 206 crash on the A303 in Somerset, 20 Jun 2011, 11:45
- Peugeot 206, Jaguar X Type and a car
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2011520103866
Slight25 Apr 2011, 13:46
Citroen C2 crash on an unclassified road in Somerset, 25 Apr 2011, 13:46
- Citroen C2 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2011520102465
Serious25 Jan 2010, 17:30
Car crash on the A303 in Somerset, 25 Jan 2010, 17:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010520000884
Slight2 Jan 2010, 12:10
Volkswagen Lupo crash on the A303 in Somerset, 2 Jan 2010, 12:10
- Volkswagen Lupo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2010520000263
Slight16 Oct 2009, 10:35
Land Rover Freelander crash on the A303 in Somerset, 16 Oct 2009, 10:35
- Land Rover Freelander, Mercedes E Class and Saab 9-3
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2009520909582
Slight31 Jul 2009, 23:25
BMW 5 Series crash on the A303 in Somerset, 31 Jul 2009, 23:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009520906922
Slight19 Jul 2009, 14:00
Toyota crash on an unclassified road in Somerset, 19 Jul 2009, 14:00
- Toyota, a bicycle and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009520906538
Slight23 Nov 2008, 16:10
Peugeot 306 crash on the A303 in Somerset, 23 Nov 2008, 16:10
- Peugeot 306, Vauxhall Corsa and Audi S4
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008520812495
Slight30 Sep 2008, 12:45
Mitsubishi Colt crash on the A303 in Somerset, 30 Sep 2008, 12:45
- Mitsubishi Colt, Ford Focus, Ford Transit Connect and a van
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008520810382
Slight10 Aug 2008, 16:10
Fiat Punto crash on the A303 in Somerset, 10 Aug 2008, 16:10
- Fiat Punto and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008520808678
Slight7 Jun 2008, 09:45
Citroen Xantia crash on the A303 in Somerset, 7 Jun 2008, 09:45
- Citroen Xantia and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008520806898
Slight16 May 2008, 11:30
MAN crash on the A303 in Somerset, 16 May 2008, 11:30
- MAN and a van
- 2 vehicles, 8 casualties
Ref 2008520806060
Slight21 Feb 2008, 10:00
Suzuki Swift crash on an unclassified road in Somerset, 21 Feb 2008, 10:00
- Suzuki Swift and Ford Transit
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2008520802625
Fatal9 Feb 2008, 03:45
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A303 in Somerset, 9 Feb 2008, 03:45
- Vauxhall Vectra and Peugeot 207
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2008520801904
Slight28 Oct 2007, 11:35
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A303 in Somerset, 28 Oct 2007, 11:35
- Vauxhall Corsa and Daihatsu Fourtrak
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007520713304
Slight29 Sep 2007, 12:05
Mazda 6 crash on the A303 in Somerset, 29 Sep 2007, 12:05
- Mazda 6, Honda Jazz, Mercedes A Class, Renault Megane and 2 more vehicles
- 6 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2007520712175
Slight7 Sep 2007, 18:25
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A303 in Somerset, 7 Sep 2007, 18:25
- Vauxhall Corsa and Rover 200 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2007520711443
Slight16 Aug 2007, 15:30
Ford Mondeo crash on the A303 in Somerset, 16 Aug 2007, 15:30
- Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Corsa and a car
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2007520710649
Slight18 Apr 2007, 16:00
Peugeot crash on the A303 in Somerset, 18 Apr 2007, 16:00
- Peugeot and Peugeot 807
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007520005513