Maer & Whitmore, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5EH area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Maer & Whitmore, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5EH area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 79 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Maer & Whitmore ward, Newcastle-under-Lyme, from 2001 to 2025, with 113 casualties. Of those collisions, 1 was fatal and 10 were serious.

In 2025 there were 4 collisions here, up from 3 in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 79; 9,723rd busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 113; 1.43 per collision
Fatal collisions: 1; 1 person killed
Collisions in 2025: 4; 3 in 2024

Crash severity at the ST5 5EH hotspot

11 of the 79 collisions here (14%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal11.3%
Serious1013%
Slight6886%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 1
Seriously injured: 13
Slightly injured: 99
All casualties: 113

Accidents by year at the ST5 5EH hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 8 in 2010, against an average of 3.2 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the ST5 5EH 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	8
2024	3	4
2023	0	0
2022	0	0
2021	0	0
2020	0	0
2019	3	5
2018	5	7
2017	3	3
2016	1	1
2015	3	3
2014	5	6
2013	2	2
2012	3	5
2011	1	1
2010	8	10
2009	3	5
2008	3	4
2007	4	5
2006	3	5
2005	8	10
2004	5	12
2003	3	6
2002	3	3
2001	6	8

Map of crashes at the ST5 5EH hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near ST5 5EH.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Maer & Whitmore, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5EH area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the ST5 5EH 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: Maer & Whitmore
Council area: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Nearest postcode to the centre: ST5 5EH
Postcode district: ST5
Centre (latitude, longitude): 52.94511, -2.34422
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 21 of 25
Latest collision: 24 October 2025
Rank by collisions: 9,723rd of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the ST5 5EH hotspot

Most collisions at this hotspot were on the A51, with 40 of 79, followed by the A53 with 35.

Collisions at the ST5 5EH hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A51	40	62	0	4
2nd	A53	35	45	1	6

All 79 crashes at the ST5 5EH hotspot

Newest first, from 24 March 2001 to 24 October 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight24 Oct 2025, 08:27
Ford Fiesta crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 24 Oct 2025, 08:27
- Ford Fiesta and Audi A4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025211658763
Slight11 Oct 2025, 16:00
Ford Focus crash on an unclassified road in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 11 Oct 2025, 16:00
- Ford Focus and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025211653274
Slight16 Aug 2025, 03:30
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 16 Aug 2025, 03:30
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 2025211629532
Serious30 Apr 2025, 07:56
Suzuki Swift crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 30 Apr 2025, 07:56
- Suzuki Swift and Honda CRF 1100
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2025211583907
Slight30 Nov 2024, 07:30
Peugeot Partner crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 30 Nov 2024, 07:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2024211524058
Slight15 Sep 2024, 08:54
Honda Civic crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 15 Sep 2024, 08:54
- Honda Civic and 2 bicycles
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2024211491593
Slight10 Jun 2024, 18:56
Audi Q2 crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 10 Jun 2024, 18:56
- Audi Q2 and Jeep Renegade
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024211463286
Slight22 Sep 2019, 13:44
Hyundai ix20 crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 22 Sep 2019, 13:44
- Hyundai ix20 and Vauxhall Vivaro
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019210887650
Slight27 Apr 2019, 13:53
Ford Focus crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 27 Apr 2019, 13:53
- Ford Focus and BMW X3
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019210842256
Slight19 Mar 2019, 09:45
DAF Trucks crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 19 Mar 2019, 09:45
- DAF Trucks (2) and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019210831185
Slight6 Jun 2018, 18:05
Honda FR-V crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 6 Jun 2018, 18:05
- Honda FR-V and Honda Accord
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018210338561
Slight28 Apr 2018, 11:03
Mazda 6 crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 28 Apr 2018, 11:03
- Mazda 6, Vauxhall Corsa and Porsche Cayenne
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018210296023
Slight28 Feb 2018, 08:43
Land Rover Discovery crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 28 Feb 2018, 08:43
- Land Rover Discovery and DAF Trucks FA 45LF
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018210275235
Slight28 Jan 2018, 12:40
Kawasaki ZX600 crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 28 Jan 2018, 12:40
- Kawasaki ZX600 and Honda Jazz
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018210284823
Serious25 Jan 2018, 08:06
Audi A4 crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 25 Jan 2018, 08:06
- Audi A4, Volkswagen Caddy and Mini Cooper
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018210281237
Serious20 Nov 2017, 16:25
Toyota Yaris crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 20 Nov 2017, 16:25
- Toyota Yaris and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017210257600
Slight10 Jul 2017, 16:05
Fiat Punto crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 10 Jul 2017, 16:05
- Fiat Punto, Rover 45 and Lexus CT 200
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017210201544
Slight4 Jun 2017, 08:45
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 4 Jun 2017, 08:45
- Volkswagen Golf and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017210190661
Slight20 Jun 2016, 20:00
Audi TT crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 20 Jun 2016, 20:00
- Vehicle and Audi TT
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016210083877
Slight17 Dec 2015, 17:10
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 17 Dec 2015, 17:10
- Vauxhall Astra and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015210036414
Slight30 Sep 2015, 06:50
New Holland crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 30 Sep 2015, 06:50
- New Holland and Volvo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015210029989
Slight14 Feb 2015, 09:25
Land Rover Freelander crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 14 Feb 2015, 09:25
- Land Rover Freelander, Audi TT and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015215000879
Slight2 Nov 2014, 12:30
Suzuki Alto crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 2 Nov 2014, 12:30
- Suzuki Alto and Fiat Panda
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014214005783
Slight31 Aug 2014, 11:59
BMW 3 Series crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 31 Aug 2014, 11:59
- BMW 3 Series and Honda CBF1000A
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014214004599
Slight25 Jul 2014, 08:00
Mercedes CLC Class crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 25 Jul 2014, 08:00
- Mercedes CLC Class and Hyundai Amica
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014214003988
Slight26 May 2014, 11:20
Jaguar XF Series crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 26 May 2014, 11:20
- Jaguar XF Series, Ford Mondeo, Suzuki Wagon R+ and Vauxhall Corsa
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014214002848
Slight19 Apr 2014, 08:15
BMW 1 Series crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 19 Apr 2014, 08:15
- BMW 1 Series and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014214002237
Slight30 Oct 2013, 22:50
Ford Mondeo crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 30 Oct 2013, 22:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013213005751
Slight27 May 2013, 08:30
Volvo V70 crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 27 May 2013, 08:30
- Volvo V70 and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013213002737
Slight20 Oct 2012, 19:25
Claas crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 20 Oct 2012, 19:25
- Claas and Audi A4
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2012212005548
Slight4 Oct 2012, 09:23
Honda CRV crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 4 Oct 2012, 09:23
- Honda CRV and Audi A6
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012212005349
Slight30 Jul 2012, 10:50
John Deere crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 30 Jul 2012, 10:50
- John Deere and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012212003946
Fatal22 Mar 2011, 18:55
Yamaha WR 125 crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 22 Mar 2011, 18:55
- Yamaha WR 125, Peugeot 206 and Land Rover Range Rover
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011211001654
Slight23 Dec 2010, 09:05
Nissan Qashqai crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 23 Dec 2010, 09:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010210008010
Slight13 Dec 2010, 13:00
BMW 3 Series crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 13 Dec 2010, 13:00
- BMW 3 Series and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010210007780
Serious25 Sep 2010, 04:30
Citroen Xsara crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 25 Sep 2010, 04:30
- Citroen Xsara and Peugeot 306
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010210005973
Slight20 Sep 2010, 17:15
Renault Kangoo crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 20 Sep 2010, 17:15
- Renault Kangoo and Yamaha DT 125 R
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010210005838
Slight12 Sep 2010, 16:10
Renault Laguna crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 12 Sep 2010, 16:10
- Renault Laguna and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2010210005665
Slight30 Jul 2010, 22:04
Renault Clio crash on a C road in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 30 Jul 2010, 22:04
- Renault Clio and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2010210004760
Slight11 Jun 2010, 05:15
Renault Clio crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 11 Jun 2010, 05:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2010210003818
Slight10 Jun 2010, 19:00
Toyota Yaris crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 10 Jun 2010, 19:00
- Toyota Yaris and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010210003825
Slight18 Nov 2009, 01:45
Fiat Punto crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 18 Nov 2009, 01:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009219008667
Slight11 Sep 2009, 15:30
New Holland crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 11 Sep 2009, 15:30
- New Holland, Vauxhall Vectra and 2 cars
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2009219007019
Slight5 Apr 2009, 20:15
Honda Integra crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 5 Apr 2009, 20:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009219002879
Slight13 Aug 2008, 11:55
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 13 Aug 2008, 11:55
- Vauxhall Zafira, Renault Megane and a van
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008218014233
Slight23 Apr 2008, 09:30
Skoda Roomster crash on the A51 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 23 Apr 2008, 09:30
- Skoda Roomster and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2008218009031
Slight26 Jan 2008, 11:50
Land Rover Freelander crash on a C road in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 26 Jan 2008, 11:50
- Land Rover Freelander and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008218002659
Serious9 Jun 2007, 13:15
Kawasaki crash on the A53 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 9 Jun 2007, 13:15
- Kawasaki and Vauxhall Tigra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007217015383