Launton and Otmoor, Cherwell, OX25 1UL area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Launton and Otmoor, Cherwell, OX25 1UL area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 71 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Launton and Otmoor ward, Cherwell, from 2001 to 2025, with 115 casualties. Of those collisions, 2 were fatal and 17 were serious.

In 2025 there was 1 collision here, down from 4 in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 71; 10,616th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 115; 1.62 per collision
Fatal collisions: 2; 2 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 1; 4 in 2024

Crash severity at the OX25 1UL hotspot

19 of the 71 collisions here (27%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal22.8%
Serious1724%
Slight5273%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 2
Seriously injured: 21
Slightly injured: 92
All casualties: 115

Accidents by year at the OX25 1UL hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 7 in 2015, against an average of 2.8 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the OX25 1UL 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	4	8
2023	5	6
2022	0	0
2021	1	5
2020	0	0
2019	4	9
2018	3	6
2017	3	4
2016	2	2
2015	7	13
2014	3	4
2013	1	1
2012	1	2
2011	2	4
2010	6	7
2009	1	2
2008	2	4
2007	3	3
2006	4	5
2005	2	5
2004	3	3
2003	4	6
2002	4	4
2001	5	11

Map of crashes at the OX25 1UL hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near OX25 1UL.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Launton and Otmoor, Cherwell, OX25 1UL area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the OX25 1UL 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: Launton and Otmoor
Council area: Cherwell
Nearest postcode to the centre: OX25 1UL
Postcode district: OX25
Centre (latitude, longitude): 51.87523, -1.09697
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 23 of 25
Latest collision: 28 November 2025
Rank by collisions: 10,616th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the OX25 1UL hotspot

Most collisions at this hotspot were on the A41, with 52 of 71, followed by the B4011 with 15.

Collisions at the OX25 1UL hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A41	52	83	1	13
2nd	B4011	15	27	1	3

Accident hotspots near OX25 1UL

4 other hotspots lie within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Bicester South and Ambrosden, Cherwell, OX25 2SF area, 1.5 km away, with 67 collisions.

All 71 crashes at the OX25 1UL hotspot

Newest first, from 12 March 2001 to 28 November 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Serious28 Nov 2025, 16:58
Kia Rio crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 28 Nov 2025, 16:58
- Kia Rio and Lexmoto LXR
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025430607214
Slight25 Oct 2024, 14:50
Car crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 25 Oct 2024, 14:50
- 2 cars
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024430517057
Slight20 Oct 2024, 14:59
Skoda Superb crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 20 Oct 2024, 14:59
- Skoda Superb, Peugeot 308 and a car
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2024430515841
Serious10 May 2024, 19:17
Car crash on an unclassified road in Cherwell, 10 May 2024, 19:17
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2024430217542
Fatal14 Apr 2024, 14:00
Ford Focus crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 14 Apr 2024, 14:00
- Ford Focus, Yamaha YZF and a motorcycle
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2024430170525
Slight8 Dec 2023, 17:55
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 8 Dec 2023, 17:55
- Volkswagen Golf and Nissan Juke
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2023430551474
Serious20 Nov 2023, 06:55
Volkswagen Beetle crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 20 Nov 2023, 06:55
- Volkswagen Beetle and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023430521536
Serious13 Jul 2023, 06:09
Lexmoto LXR crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 13 Jul 2023, 06:09
- Lexmoto LXR and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023430309773
Slight11 May 2023, 11:14
Skoda Karoq crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 11 May 2023, 11:14
- Skoda Karoq and Ford Mondeo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023430204951
Serious13 Jan 2023, 14:02
Renault Trucks crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 13 Jan 2023, 14:02
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2023430018783
Slight22 Mar 2021, 07:26
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 22 Mar 2021, 07:26
- Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit Custom, Vauxhall Vivaro, a car and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 2021430119441
Slight11 Dec 2019, 16:39
Yamaha XT 125 crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 11 Dec 2019, 16:39
- Yamaha XT 125 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019430387456
Slight7 Oct 2019, 09:25
Audi A3 crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 7 Oct 2019, 09:25
- Audi A3, Lexus IS250 and BMW X1
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2019430310188
Slight4 Jul 2019, 14:04
DAF Trucks crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 4 Jul 2019, 14:04
- DAF Trucks and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019430207108
Slight10 Mar 2019, 15:37
Fiat 500 crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 10 Mar 2019, 15:37
- Fiat 500 and Citroen C3
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2019430074187
Fatal22 Mar 2018, 08:04
Skoda Superb crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 22 Mar 2018, 08:04
- Skoda Superb and Scania
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018430087464
Slight7 Mar 2018, 17:27
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 7 Mar 2018, 17:27
- Vauxhall Corsa and Mercedes E Class
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2018430070502
Slight16 Feb 2018, 11:35
Honda CBR500RA crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 16 Feb 2018, 11:35
- Honda CBR500RA and Seat Ibiza
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018430055017
Slight24 Oct 2017, 08:52
Peugeot 206 crash on an unclassified road in Cherwell, 24 Oct 2017, 08:52
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017430325758
Serious23 Aug 2017, 16:53
Honda XL125V crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 23 Aug 2017, 16:53
- Honda XL125V and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017430256257
Slight20 Jun 2017, 08:40
Hyundai i10 crash on an unclassified road in Cherwell, 20 Jun 2017, 08:40
- Hyundai i10 and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2017430190448
Serious12 Dec 2016, 12:08
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 12 Dec 2016, 12:08
- Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016430003378
Serious25 May 2016, 14:30
DAF Trucks crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 25 May 2016, 14:30
- DAF Trucks and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201643P273056
Slight12 Dec 2015, 19:10
Renault Clio crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 12 Dec 2015, 19:10
- Renault Clio and Renault Megane
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201543P177125
Serious12 Dec 2015, 19:10
Ford crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 12 Dec 2015, 19:10
- Ford and Honda CRV
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201543P130125
Slight23 Nov 2015, 06:15
Nissan Micra crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 23 Nov 2015, 06:15
- Nissan Micra and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201543P267115
Serious30 Aug 2015, 18:48
Suzuki crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 30 Aug 2015, 18:48
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201543P274085
Slight20 Mar 2015, 15:00
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 20 Mar 2015, 15:00
- Mercedes Sprinter, BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen Touran and Renault Megane
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201543P229035
Serious11 Feb 2015, 21:31
Car crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 11 Feb 2015, 21:31
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 201543P068025
Serious5 Jan 2015, 07:07
Honda VFR800F crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 5 Jan 2015, 07:07
- Honda VFR800F and BMW 5 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201543P072015
Slight2 Sep 2014, 07:41
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 2 Sep 2014, 07:41
- Vauxhall Vectra and Suzuki Alto
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201443P028094
Slight6 Jun 2014, 14:19
Skoda Fabia crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 6 Jun 2014, 14:19
- Skoda Fabia and Chevrolet Spark
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201443P073064
Slight19 Apr 2014, 16:35
Ford Fiesta crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 19 Apr 2014, 16:35
- Ford Fiesta and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201443P177044
Serious28 Sep 2013, 11:18
Car crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 28 Sep 2013, 11:18
- A car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201343P289093
Serious24 Oct 2012, 13:26
Fiat Punto crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 24 Oct 2012, 13:26
- Fiat Punto and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201243P325102
Slight30 Nov 2011, 17:30
Volkswagen Passat crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 30 Nov 2011, 17:30
- Volkswagen Passat and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201143P335111
Slight18 May 2011, 16:20
Volvo S40 crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 18 May 2011, 16:20
- Volvo S40 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201143P304051
Slight18 Oct 2010, 10:54
Peugeot 206 crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 18 Oct 2010, 10:54
- Peugeot 206 and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201043P183100
Serious18 Sep 2010, 11:55
Mitsubishi crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 18 Sep 2010, 11:55
- Mitsubishi and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201043P160090
Slight1 Sep 2010, 17:00
Renault Clio crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 1 Sep 2010, 17:00
- Renault Clio and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201043P093090
Slight23 Aug 2010, 18:19
Ford Mondeo crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 23 Aug 2010, 18:19
- Ford Mondeo and Nissan Micra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201043P202080
Slight15 May 2010, 09:28
Motorcycle crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 15 May 2010, 09:28
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201043P160050
Slight15 May 2010, 01:35
Hyundai Coupe crash on the B4011 in Cherwell, 15 May 2010, 01:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201043P245050
Slight20 May 2009, 17:59
Hyundai Accent crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 20 May 2009, 17:59
- Hyundai Accent, Suzuki Vitara, BMW 5 Series and a van
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200943P189059
Slight30 Jun 2008, 10:26
Van crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 30 Jun 2008, 10:26
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200843P362068
Slight25 Mar 2008, 14:44
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 25 Mar 2008, 14:44
- Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Fusion, Proton Proton and a car
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200843P252038
Slight29 Oct 2007, 08:04
Skoda Fabia crash on the A41 in Cherwell, 29 Oct 2007, 08:04
- Skoda Fabia and Peugeot 206
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200743P340107
Slight5 Sep 2007, 19:30
Toyota Paseo crash on an unclassified road in Cherwell, 5 Sep 2007, 19:30
- Toyota Paseo and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200743P044097