Downs West, Ashford, TN25 4FA area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Downs West, Ashford, TN25 4FA area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 68 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Downs West ward, Ashford, from 2001 to 2025, with 96 casualties. Of those collisions, 1 was fatal and 9 were serious.

In 2025 there were 3 collisions here, up from 1 in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 68; 11,004th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 96; 1.41 per collision
Fatal collisions: 1; 1 person killed
Collisions in 2025: 3; 1 in 2024

Crash severity at the TN25 4FA hotspot

10 of the 68 collisions here (15%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal11.5%
Serious913%
Slight5885%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 1
Seriously injured: 11
Slightly injured: 84
All casualties: 96

Accidents by year at the TN25 4FA hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 5 in 2022, against an average of 2.7 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the TN25 4FA 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	3	4
2024	1	1
2023	4	7
2022	5	6
2021	3	3
2020	4	4
2019	2	2
2018	4	6
2017	1	2
2016	1	1
2015	2	2
2014	2	2
2013	0	0
2012	4	4
2011	0	0
2010	3	4
2009	2	2
2008	5	9
2007	5	8
2006	3	7
2005	2	2
2004	4	6
2003	3	5
2002	5	9
2001	0	0

Map of crashes at the TN25 4FA hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near TN25 4FA.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Downs West, Ashford, TN25 4FA area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the TN25 4FA 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: Downs West
Council area: Ashford
Nearest postcode to the centre: TN25 4FA
Postcode district: TN25
Centre (latitude, longitude): 51.22257, 0.87768
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 22 of 25
Latest collision: 25 November 2025
Rank by collisions: 11,004th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the TN25 4FA hotspot

Most collisions at this hotspot were on the A251, with 52 of 68, followed by the A252 with 13.

Collisions at the TN25 4FA hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A251	52	73	0	5
2nd	A252	13	17	1	4

Towns near the TN25 4FA hotspot

38 of the 68 collisions at this hotspot were inside the built-up area of Challock.

Accident hotspots near TN25 4FA

1 other hotspot lies within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Downs West, Ashford, TN25 4EP area, 4.5 km away, with 64 collisions.

Downs West, Ashford, TN25 4EP area4.5 km away, 90 casualties64 collisions

All 68 crashes at the TN25 4FA hotspot

Newest first, from 25 January 2002 to 25 November 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight25 Nov 2025, 12:10
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque crash on the A251 in Ashford, 25 Nov 2025, 12:10
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and a lorry
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025461673595
Slight25 Nov 2025, 08:35
Ford KA crash on the A251 in Ashford, 25 Nov 2025, 08:35
- Ford KA and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025461673350
Slight28 Apr 2025, 14:45
Nissan NV200 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 28 Apr 2025, 14:45
- Nissan NV200 and Ford Transit
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2025461583834
Slight8 Sep 2024, 19:15
Peugeot 2008 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 8 Sep 2024, 19:15
- Peugeot 2008 and Audi A3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024461505870
Slight30 Nov 2023, 08:32
Vauxhall Viva crash on the A251 in Ashford, 30 Nov 2023, 08:32
- Vauxhall Viva and Fiat Panda
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023461382775
Slight17 Aug 2023, 07:34
Hyundai i20 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 17 Aug 2023, 07:34
- Hyundai i20 and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023461345539
Slight18 Feb 2023, 16:30
Mini Clubman crash on the A251 in Ashford, 18 Feb 2023, 16:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2023461279032
Slight19 Jan 2023, 09:59
Volvo crash on the A251 in Ashford, 19 Jan 2023, 09:59
- Volvo and Vauxhall Zafira
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2023461267509
Serious28 Dec 2022, 08:34
Ford Fiesta crash on the A251 in Ashford, 28 Dec 2022, 08:34
- Ford Fiesta and Triumph Street Triple
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022461260950
Slight30 Aug 2022, 13:15
Seat Leon crash on the A251 in Ashford, 30 Aug 2022, 13:15
- Seat Leon and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022461217215
Slight19 Aug 2022, 09:50
Nissan Qashqai crash on the A251 in Ashford, 19 Aug 2022, 09:50
- Nissan Qashqai and Fiat 500
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022461228393
Slight1 Jun 2022, 08:00
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A251 in Ashford, 1 Jun 2022, 08:00
- Vauxhall Zafira, Fiat 500, Peugeot 308, a car and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022461185676
Slight12 Jan 2022, 03:33
Car crash on the A251 in Ashford, 12 Jan 2022, 03:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2022461144957
Serious9 Sep 2021, 18:40
Suzuki GSF 1250 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 9 Sep 2021, 18:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021461094850
Slight31 Aug 2021, 06:31
Nissan Qashqai crash on the A251 in Ashford, 31 Aug 2021, 06:31
- Nissan Qashqai and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021461085620
Slight19 Feb 2021, 07:25
Audi A3 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 19 Feb 2021, 07:25
- Audi A3 and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021461023137
Slight15 Sep 2020, 17:27
BMW 1 Series crash on the A251 in Ashford, 15 Sep 2020, 17:27
- BMW 1 Series and Nissan Qashqai
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020460985800
Slight23 Apr 2020, 09:25
Ford Mustang crash on the A252 in Ashford, 23 Apr 2020, 09:25
- Ford Mustang and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020460948567
Slight4 Feb 2020, 20:31
BMW 3 Series crash on the A251 in Ashford, 4 Feb 2020, 20:31
- BMW 3 Series and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020460929833
Slight10 Jan 2020, 15:55
Land Rover Defender crash on the A252 in Ashford, 10 Jan 2020, 15:55
- Land Rover Defender and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020460921435
Slight18 Oct 2019, 17:10
Ford Focus crash on the A251 in Ashford, 18 Oct 2019, 17:10
- Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019460890766
Slight8 Oct 2019, 13:38
Car crash on the A251 in Ashford, 8 Oct 2019, 13:38
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019460889996
Slight24 Nov 2018, 13:25
Peugeot 508 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 24 Nov 2018, 13:25
- Peugeot 508 and Mini Cooper
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2018460350935
Slight25 Mar 2018, 15:40
Tractor crash on an unclassified road in Ashford, 25 Mar 2018, 15:40
- An agricultural vehicle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018460281513
Serious12 Feb 2018, 12:38
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A252 in Ashford, 12 Feb 2018, 12:38
- Mercedes Sprinter and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018460270555
Slight3 Jan 2018, 11:20
Renault Kangoo crash on the A251 in Ashford, 3 Jan 2018, 11:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2018460257855
Slight15 Nov 2017, 15:50
BMW 3 Series crash on the A252 in Ashford, 15 Nov 2017, 15:50
- BMW 3 Series and Land Rover Defender
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2017460246518
Serious23 Aug 2016, 18:15
Triumph Tiger crash on the A252 in Ashford, 23 Aug 2016, 18:15
- Triumph Tiger and Peugeot 207
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016460101917
Slight7 Dec 2015, 17:25
Mercedes C Class crash on the A252 in Ashford, 7 Dec 2015, 17:25
- Mercedes C Class and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015460264849
Slight1 Aug 2015, 15:20
Honda CRV crash on the A251 in Ashford, 1 Aug 2015, 15:20
- Honda CRV and Ford KA
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015460259828
Serious4 May 2014, 11:00
Motorcycle crash on the A251 in Ashford, 4 May 2014, 11:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014460241163
Serious11 Feb 2014, 15:23
BMW 1 Series crash on the A252 in Ashford, 11 Feb 2014, 15:23
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014460238378
Slight4 Oct 2012, 15:15
Volkswagen Beetle crash on the A251 in Ashford, 4 Oct 2012, 15:15
- Volkswagen Beetle and Iveco Daily
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012460219311
Slight27 Sep 2012, 06:00
Motorcycle crash on the A251 in Ashford, 27 Sep 2012, 06:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012460219242
Slight10 May 2012, 10:30
Mini Clubman crash on the A251 in Ashford, 10 May 2012, 10:30
- Mini Clubman and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012460213729
Slight7 Mar 2012, 07:50
Motorcycle crash on the A251 in Ashford, 7 Mar 2012, 07:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012460211604
Slight22 Nov 2010, 19:25
BMW 5 Series crash on the A252 in Ashford, 22 Nov 2010, 19:25
- BMW 5 Series and Renault Scenic
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010460193841
Slight13 Oct 2010, 10:30
Alexander Dennis crash on the A251 in Ashford, 13 Oct 2010, 10:30
- Alexander Dennis and DAF Trucks FA 45LF
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010460192693
Slight1 Oct 2010, 15:50
Skoda Fabia crash on the A251 in Ashford, 1 Oct 2010, 15:50
- Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2010460192046
Slight24 Jul 2009, 06:15
Car crash on the A251 in Ashford, 24 Jul 2009, 06:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009460174818
Slight8 Mar 2009, 08:25
Renault Laguna crash on the A252 in Ashford, 8 Mar 2009, 08:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009460169461
Serious27 Jul 2008, 10:30
Audi A3 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 27 Jul 2008, 10:30
- Audi A3 and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008460160463
Slight17 May 2008, 15:15
Volkswagen Lupo crash on the A251 in Ashford, 17 May 2008, 15:15
- Volkswagen Lupo, Vauxhall Astra and a lorry
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2008460157373
Slight13 Apr 2008, 16:10
Toyota Yaris crash on the A251 in Ashford, 13 Apr 2008, 16:10
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 2008460155757
Slight29 Feb 2008, 16:15
Ford Fiesta crash on the A251 in Ashford, 29 Feb 2008, 16:15
- Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008460154192
Slight7 Jan 2008, 07:23
Rover 25 crash on the A251 in Ashford, 7 Jan 2008, 07:23
- Rover 25 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008460151770
Slight4 Dec 2007, 16:52
Fiat Punto crash on the A251 in Ashford, 4 Dec 2007, 16:52
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2007460151962
Slight10 Oct 2007, 17:50
Ford Escort crash on the A251 in Ashford, 10 Oct 2007, 17:50
- 2 Ford Escorts
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2007460148250