High Legh, Cheshire East, WA16 0HX area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the High Legh, Cheshire East, WA16 0HX area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 101 road collisions at this accident hotspot in High Legh ward, Cheshire East, from 2001 to 2025, with 179 casualties. Of those collisions, 3 were fatal and 11 were serious.

In 2025 there were 3 collisions here, up from none in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 101; 7,888th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 179; 1.77 per collision
Fatal collisions: 3; 3 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 3; 0 in 2024

Crash severity at the WA16 0HX hotspot

14 of the 101 collisions here (14%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal33%
Serious1111%
Slight8786%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 3
Seriously injured: 16
Slightly injured: 160
All casualties: 179

Accidents by year at the WA16 0HX hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 13 in 2002, against an average of 4.0 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the WA16 0HX hotspot, 2001 to 2025

Collisions
Collisions in 2025: 3
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

View as a table

Year	Collisions	Casualties
2025	3	3
2024	0	0
2023	1	1
2022	2	3
2021	1	2
2020	2	3
2019	0	0
2018	2	4
2017	1	2
2016	3	4
2015	3	4
2014	5	10
2013	10	13
2012	2	2
2011	9	24
2010	5	12
2009	2	3
2008	8	11
2007	6	12
2006	3	4
2005	3	6
2004	10	18
2003	2	4
2002	13	27
2001	5	7

Map of crashes at the WA16 0HX hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near WA16 0HX.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the High Legh, Cheshire East, WA16 0HX area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the WA16 0HX 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: High Legh
Council area: Cheshire East
Nearest postcode to the centre: WA16 0HX
Postcode district: WA16
Centre (latitude, longitude): 53.31975, -2.43503
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 23 of 25
Latest collision: 10 November 2025
Rank by collisions: 7,888th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the WA16 0HX hotspot

All 101 collisions at this hotspot were on the M6.

Collisions at the WA16 0HX hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	M6	101	179	3	11

Accident hotspots near WA16 0HX

The 8 nearest other hotspots are all within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the High Legh, Cheshire East, WA16 0PN area, 1.4 km away, with 377 collisions.

All 101 crashes at the WA16 0HX hotspot

Newest first, from 2 January 2001 to 10 November 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight10 Nov 2025, 11:54
Audi Q3 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 10 Nov 2025, 11:54
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2025070921692
Slight11 Aug 2025, 17:08
Renault Trafic crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 11 Aug 2025, 17:08
- Renault Trafic and Mercedes Sprinter
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025070663089
Slight20 Feb 2025, 13:20
Nissan Micra crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 20 Feb 2025, 13:20
- Nissan Micra and Nissan Juke
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025070140655
Slight1 Apr 2023, 10:05
Nissan Qashqai crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 1 Apr 2023, 10:05
- Nissan Qashqai, Ford Fiesta, Mercedes C Class, a van and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023070274965
Slight8 Aug 2022, 14:00
Ford Transit Custom crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 8 Aug 2022, 14:00
- Ford Transit Custom, Land Rover Freelander, Kia Sportage and a car
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022070576585
Slight8 Apr 2022, 09:53
Volvo crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 8 Apr 2022, 09:53
- 2 Volvos, Citroen Berlingo and a lorry
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022070240492
Slight4 Jun 2021, 13:00
Volkswagen Polo crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 4 Jun 2021, 13:00
- Volkswagen Polo, 2 Nissan Jukes and Renault Clio
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2021070390639
Slight14 Dec 2020, 17:55
Nissan Navara crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 14 Dec 2020, 17:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020070758975
Slight11 Oct 2020, 12:13
Toyota Yaris crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 11 Oct 2020, 12:13
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2020070615459
Slight26 Sep 2018, 16:42
Suzuki Celerio crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 26 Sep 2018, 16:42
- Suzuki Celerio, Toyota Corolla and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018070301643
Fatal21 Aug 2018, 02:15
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 21 Aug 2018, 02:15
- 2 Mercedes Sprinters
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2018070259733
Slight25 Aug 2017, 12:58
Ford Fiesta crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 25 Aug 2017, 12:58
- Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf and Fiat 500
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2017077274210
Slight20 Aug 2016, 15:19
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 20 Aug 2016, 15:19
- Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Kuga and a car
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2016076254364
Serious19 Jul 2016, 20:08
Scania crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 19 Jul 2016, 20:08
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2016076216690
Slight3 Jul 2016, 17:35
Smart Fortwo crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 3 Jul 2016, 17:35
- Smart Fortwo, Ford Fiesta and Volvo XC90
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016076197953
Slight29 Dec 2015, 18:03
Peugeot 206 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 29 Dec 2015, 18:03
- Peugeot 206, Land Rover Freelander and Toyota Corolla
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2015075388540
Slight7 Feb 2015, 09:30
Toyota RAV4 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 7 Feb 2015, 09:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015075035629
Slight10 Jan 2015, 06:55
Volvo crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 10 Jan 2015, 06:55
- Volvo, Ford Focus and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015075008395
Slight19 Oct 2014, 17:18
Mercedes E Class crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 19 Oct 2014, 17:18
- Mercedes E Class, Mercedes A Class (2) and Renault Scenic
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2014074310832
Slight16 Aug 2014, 08:23
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 16 Aug 2014, 08:23
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2014074241476
Slight23 May 2014, 10:40
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 23 May 2014, 10:40
- Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Fiesta and a van
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014074145947
Serious13 Jan 2014, 14:49
Ford KA crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 13 Jan 2014, 14:49
- Ford KA and Honda Civic
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014074011323
Slight5 Jan 2014, 23:34
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 5 Jan 2014, 23:34
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014074004703
Slight30 Nov 2013, 12:41
Renault Clio crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 30 Nov 2013, 12:41
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013073340003
Slight7 Nov 2013, 12:00
Skoda Fabia crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 7 Nov 2013, 12:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013073317644
Slight25 Oct 2013, 11:05
Audi A6 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 25 Oct 2013, 11:05
- Audi A6, MAN, 2 cars and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2013073304320
Slight13 Oct 2013, 11:13
Hyundai Coupe crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 13 Oct 2013, 11:13
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013073292462
Slight22 Aug 2013, 13:04
Peugeot 206 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 22 Aug 2013, 13:04
- Peugeot 206, Peugeot 307 and a car
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2013073238480
Slight15 Aug 2013, 20:02
Renault Kangoo crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 15 Aug 2013, 20:02
- Renault Kangoo and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013073231384
Slight12 Jul 2013, 12:35
Mercedes CL Class crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 12 Jul 2013, 12:35
- Mercedes CL Class and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013073192481
Slight21 Apr 2013, 09:46
Ford Fiesta crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 21 Apr 2013, 09:46
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2013073106896
Slight20 Feb 2013, 19:07
HGV crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 20 Feb 2013, 19:07
- A lorry and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013070048182
Slight16 Jan 2013, 14:50
Peugeot 206 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 16 Jan 2013, 14:50
- Peugeot 206 and Audi A4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013070013946
Slight30 Nov 2012, 00:40
Nissan Micra crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 30 Nov 2012, 00:40
- Nissan Micra and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012070343117
Slight2 Mar 2012, 13:25
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 2 Mar 2012, 13:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012070058902
Slight26 Dec 2011, 02:21
Renault Megane crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 26 Dec 2011, 02:21
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2011070366352
Slight18 Dec 2011, 03:50
Peugeot 307 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 18 Dec 2011, 03:50
- Peugeot 307 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2011070358421
Slight17 Oct 2011, 21:40
Peugeot 206 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 17 Oct 2011, 21:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2011070296354
Slight21 Aug 2011, 00:30
Renault Megane crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 21 Aug 2011, 00:30
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 2011070236427
Serious2 Aug 2011, 19:35
Mitsubishi Shogun crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 2 Aug 2011, 19:35
- 1 vehicle, 5 casualties
Ref 2011070216802
Serious10 Jun 2011, 10:28
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 10 Jun 2011, 10:28
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2011070158950
Slight29 May 2011, 10:50
Land Rover Discovery crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 29 May 2011, 10:50
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2011070146606
Slight8 May 2011, 20:00
Vauxhall Astra crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 8 May 2011, 20:00
- Vauxhall Astra, Volkswagen Golf, Peugeot 307 and Ford Focus
- 4 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2011070125436
Slight7 Feb 2011, 08:15
Chevrolet Matiz crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 7 Feb 2011, 08:15
- Chevrolet Matiz and Peugeot 407
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011070046184
Slight26 Nov 2010, 18:20
Volkswagen Polo crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 26 Nov 2010, 18:20
- Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris and BMW 3 Series
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2010070346869
Slight4 Jul 2010, 16:55
Honda Civic crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 4 Jul 2010, 16:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010070192904
Slight9 Apr 2010, 07:16
Peugeot 206 crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 9 Apr 2010, 07:16
- Peugeot 206 and Vauxhall Combo
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2010070098173
Slight6 Apr 2010, 04:10
Ford Focus crash on the M6 in Cheshire East, 6 Apr 2010, 04:10
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2010070094955