Dalton North, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 0LJ area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Dalton North, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 0LJ area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 62 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Dalton North ward, Westmorland and Furness, from 2001 to 2025, with 91 casualties. Of those collisions, 1 was fatal and 11 were serious.

In 2025 there was 1 collision here, up from none in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 62; 11,892nd busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 91; 1.47 per collision
Fatal collisions: 1; 1 person killed
Collisions in 2025: 1; 0 in 2024

Crash severity at the LA12 0LJ hotspot

12 of the 62 collisions here (19%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal11.6%
Serious1118%
Slight5081%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 1
Seriously injured: 14
Slightly injured: 76
All casualties: 91

Accidents by year at the LA12 0LJ hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 7 in 2019, against an average of 2.5 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the LA12 0LJ hotspot, 2001 to 2025

Collisions
Collisions in 2025: 1
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

View as a table

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

Map of crashes at the LA12 0LJ hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near LA12 0LJ.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Dalton North, Westmorland and Furness, LA12 0LJ area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the LA12 0LJ 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: Dalton North
Council area: Westmorland and Furness
Nearest postcode to the centre: LA12 0LJ
Postcode district: LA12
Centre (latitude, longitude): 54.17351, -3.14556
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 24 of 25
Latest collision: 27 June 2025
Rank by collisions: 11,892nd of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the LA12 0LJ hotspot

56 of the 62 collisions at this hotspot were on the A590.

Collisions at the LA12 0LJ hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A590	56	77	1	9

Accident hotspots near LA12 0LJ

6 other hotspots lie within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Dalton North, Westmorland and Furness, LA15 8RZ area, 2.9 km away, with 158 collisions.

All 62 crashes at the LA12 0LJ hotspot

Newest first, from 13 July 2001 to 27 June 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Serious27 Jun 2025, 08:48
Sym Jet crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 27 Jun 2025, 08:48
- Sym Jet and a van
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025031608700
Serious28 Nov 2023, 09:30
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 28 Nov 2023, 09:30
- Volkswagen Golf and an agricultural vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023031380184
Slight16 Nov 2023, 16:58
Ford KA crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 16 Nov 2023, 16:58
- Ford KA and Skoda Octavia
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2023031375447
Slight11 May 2023, 16:55
Ford Focus crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 11 May 2023, 16:55
- Ford Focus and Alfa Romeo Giulietta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023031306358
Serious2 Aug 2022, 05:30
Vauxhall Antara crash on an unclassified road in Westmorland and Furness, 2 Aug 2022, 05:30
- Vauxhall Antara and Mercedes CLK Class
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022031204718
Slight7 Oct 2021, 16:15
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 7 Oct 2021, 16:15
- Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021031101948
Slight4 Sep 2021, 18:57
BMW X1 crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 4 Sep 2021, 18:57
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021031090695
Serious12 Mar 2020, 03:35
Taxi crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 12 Mar 2020, 03:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020030946318
Slight13 Feb 2020, 07:44
Honda CB600F crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 13 Feb 2020, 07:44
- Honda CB600F and Audi A4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020030933164
Slight6 Dec 2019, 07:08
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 6 Dec 2019, 07:08
- Vauxhall Corsa and Vauxhall Adam
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019030908794
Slight5 Dec 2019, 17:30
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 5 Dec 2019, 17:30
- Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Fox
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019030911383
Slight14 Sep 2019, 17:18
Honda CRV crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 14 Sep 2019, 17:18
- Honda CRV and Fiat Panda
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019030893058
Slight6 Aug 2019, 15:15
Car crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 6 Aug 2019, 15:15
- A car and a lorry
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019030867432
Slight8 May 2019, 09:50
Volkswagen Tiguan crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 8 May 2019, 09:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019030837691
Serious23 Mar 2019, 22:09
Motorcycle crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 23 Mar 2019, 22:09
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019030826757
Slight27 Feb 2019, 07:55
Motorcycle crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 27 Feb 2019, 07:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019030820781
Slight28 Jun 2018, 15:00
Kia Picanto crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 28 Jun 2018, 15:00
- Kia Picanto and Fiat Panda
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2018030307478
Slight12 Feb 2017, 14:45
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 12 Feb 2017, 14:45
- Volkswagen Polo, Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 3008
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017030155613
Slight20 Jan 2017, 11:45
Honda Jazz crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 20 Jan 2017, 11:45
- Honda Jazz and Land Rover Freelander
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017030149720
Slight29 Nov 2016, 21:48
Ford Fiesta crash on an unclassified road in Westmorland and Furness, 29 Nov 2016, 21:48
- Ford Fiesta, Mercedes ML Class and Citroen C4
- 3 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 2016030133512
Slight2 Sep 2015, 19:00
Audi A4 crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 2 Sep 2015, 19:00
- Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Fiat Punto
- 3 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 2015030002256
Slight15 Jun 2015, 16:34
Ford Fiesta crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 15 Jun 2015, 16:34
- Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 206
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2015030001553
Slight2 Oct 2014, 08:15
Ford Transit crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 2 Oct 2014, 08:15
- Ford Transit, Audi A4, Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014030002380
Serious29 Aug 2014, 14:38
Citroen Xsara crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 29 Aug 2014, 14:38
- Citroen Xsara and Yamaha
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014030002074
Slight27 Jul 2014, 15:05
Nissan Almera crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 27 Jul 2014, 15:05
- Nissan Almera and Ford Transit
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014030001810
Slight30 Jun 2014, 16:50
Fiat Punto crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 30 Jun 2014, 16:50
- Fiat Punto and Citroen C5
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014030001621
Slight16 May 2014, 13:20
Volkswagen Passat crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 16 May 2014, 13:20
- Volkswagen Passat and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014030001135
Slight14 Jan 2014, 08:50
Yamaha FZS 600 crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 14 Jan 2014, 08:50
- Yamaha FZS 600, Ford Fiesta, Honda Accord and Fiat Ducato
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014030000080
Slight15 Aug 2013, 16:44
Volkswagen Lupo crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 15 Aug 2013, 16:44
- Volkswagen Lupo, Yamaha and Vauxhall Vectra
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013030002482
Fatal2 Aug 2013, 05:16
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 2 Aug 2013, 05:16
- Vauxhall Corsa and DAF Trucks FTG 85CF
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2013030001807
Serious10 Oct 2012, 13:33
Citroen C3 crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 10 Oct 2012, 13:33
- Citroen C3 and Yamaha
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012030002201
Serious28 Aug 2012, 23:15
Car crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 28 Aug 2012, 23:15
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2012030001871
Slight12 May 2012, 11:50
Car crash on an unclassified road in Westmorland and Furness, 12 May 2012, 11:50
- A car and a ridden horse
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012030000922
Slight27 Apr 2012, 05:45
Mercedes CLK Class crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 27 Apr 2012, 05:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012030000799
Slight18 Dec 2011, 05:44
Volkswagen Bora crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 18 Dec 2011, 05:44
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2011030002793
Slight4 May 2011, 17:12
Peugeot 206 crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 4 May 2011, 17:12
- Peugeot 206 and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2011030001135
Slight25 Aug 2010, 15:45
Citroen Saxo crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 25 Aug 2010, 15:45
- Citroen Saxo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010030001867
Slight28 May 2009, 13:55
Honda Accord crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 28 May 2009, 13:55
- Honda Accord and Honda CBR125R
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009030001296
Slight3 Mar 2009, 07:55
Mercedes Vito crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 3 Mar 2009, 07:55
- Mercedes Vito, Ford Transit and Kia Sportage
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009030000523
Slight21 Sep 2008, 17:35
Renault Clio crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 21 Sep 2008, 17:35
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2008030002561
Slight21 Jul 2008, 17:00
Honda Civic crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 21 Jul 2008, 17:00
- Honda Civic, Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008030001941
Slight22 May 2008, 13:58
Ford Transit crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 22 May 2008, 13:58
- Ford Transit and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008030001390
Slight21 Feb 2008, 08:25
Ford Transit crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 21 Feb 2008, 08:25
- Ford Transit and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008030000775
Slight13 Oct 2007, 11:18
Renault Megane crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 13 Oct 2007, 11:18
- Renault Megane and a bus or coach
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2007030003115
Slight15 Aug 2007, 12:10
Perodua Nippa crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 15 Aug 2007, 12:10
- Perodua Nippa and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2007030002426
Slight27 Jul 2007, 15:55
Honda CBR1000RR crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 27 Jul 2007, 15:55
- Honda CBR1000RR and Ford Transit
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007030002117
Serious20 Jan 2007, 17:18
Mercedes C Class crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 20 Jan 2007, 17:18
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2007030000148
Slight4 Apr 2006, 14:30
Vauxhall Combo crash on the A590 in Westmorland and Furness, 4 Apr 2006, 14:30
- Vauxhall Combo, Renault Kangoo and Volkswagen Passat
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2006030000932