Muscliff & Strouden Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LB area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Muscliff & Strouden Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LB area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 64 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Muscliff & Strouden Park ward, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, from 2001 to 2025, with 91 casualties. Of those collisions, 2 were fatal and 9 were serious.

In 2025 there were 2 collisions here, the same as in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 64; 11,589th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 91; 1.42 per collision
Fatal collisions: 2; 2 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 2; 2 in 2024

Crash severity at the BH8 0LB hotspot

11 of the 64 collisions here (17%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal23.1%
Serious914%
Slight5383%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 2
Seriously injured: 10
Slightly injured: 79
All casualties: 91

Accidents by year at the BH8 0LB hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 7 in 2004, against an average of 2.6 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the BH8 0LB hotspot, 2001 to 2025

Collisions
Collisions in 2025: 2
Casualties

Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data

View as a table

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

Map of crashes at the BH8 0LB hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near BH8 0LB.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Muscliff & Strouden Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 0LB area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the BH8 0LB 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: Muscliff & Strouden Park
Council area: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Nearest postcode to the centre: BH8 0LB
Postcode district: BH8
Centre (latitude, longitude): 50.75284, -1.82404
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 22 of 25
Latest collision: 4 March 2025
Rank by collisions: 11,589th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the BH8 0LB hotspot

34 of the 64 collisions at this hotspot were on the A338.

Collisions at the BH8 0LB hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A338	34	57	2	5

Towns near the BH8 0LB hotspot

27 of the 64 collisions at this hotspot were inside the built-up area of Bournemouth.

Accident hotspots near BH8 0LB

The 8 nearest other hotspots are all within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Littledown & Iford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH7 7DP area, 0.7 km away, with 582 collisions.

All 64 crashes at the BH8 0LB hotspot

Newest first, from 4 July 2001 to 4 March 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Serious4 Mar 2025, 17:09
Vauxhall Astra crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 4 Mar 2025, 17:09
- Vauxhall Astra and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025552500232
Slight3 Feb 2025, 19:31
Ford S-Max crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 3 Feb 2025, 19:31
- Ford S-Max and Mazda CX-3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025552500150
Serious18 Aug 2024, 00:27
Audi A1 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 18 Aug 2024, 00:27
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2024552400983
Slight29 Jul 2024, 22:23
Audi S3 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 29 Jul 2024, 22:23
- Audi S3 and Volkswagen Polo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024552401112
Slight16 Oct 2023, 17:30
Ford Focus crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 16 Oct 2023, 17:30
- Ford Focus and Nissan Qashqai
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023552301250
Serious3 May 2023, 20:55
Volkswagen Golf crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 3 May 2023, 20:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2023552300851
Slight21 Feb 2023, 16:31
Nissan Leaf crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 21 Feb 2023, 16:31
- Nissan Leaf and Citroen C1
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2023552300246
Slight25 Jan 2023, 08:10
Ford S-Max crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 25 Jan 2023, 08:10
- Ford S-Max and Mazda MX-5
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023552300119
Slight8 Jan 2022, 15:23
BMW M4 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 8 Jan 2022, 15:23
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2022552200051
Slight22 Aug 2021, 17:17
Ford Fiesta crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 22 Aug 2021, 17:17
- Ford Fiesta and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021552101043
Slight12 Jul 2021, 12:24
Toyota Yaris crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 12 Jul 2021, 12:24
- Toyota Yaris and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021552101307
Slight5 May 2021, 17:56
Suzuki UK 110 crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 5 May 2021, 17:56
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021552100639
Slight16 Dec 2020, 21:22
Car crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 16 Dec 2020, 21:22
- A car and an e-scooter
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020552100177
Slight9 Aug 2020, 13:49
Mazda 2 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 9 Aug 2020, 13:49
- Mazda 2 and Volvo XC40
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020552000775
Slight13 Mar 2020, 18:48
Volkswagen Golf crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 13 Mar 2020, 18:48
- Volkswagen Golf and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020552000627
Slight20 Aug 2019, 16:46
Car crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 20 Aug 2019, 16:46
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019551900819
Slight16 Aug 2019, 14:37
Ford Fiesta crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 16 Aug 2019, 14:37
- Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019551900904
Slight8 Apr 2019, 14:05
Ford S-Max crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 8 Apr 2019, 14:05
- Ford S-Max, Citroen C4 and Volkswagen Passat
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019551900446
Slight17 Dec 2018, 11:46
Lexus RX300 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 17 Dec 2018, 11:46
- Lexus RX300 and Renault Trafic
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018551801578
Slight15 Mar 2018, 14:33
Ford Fiesta crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 15 Mar 2018, 14:33
- Ford Fiesta and Citroen Xsara
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018551800356
Slight22 Nov 2017, 09:12
Volvo V40 crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 22 Nov 2017, 09:12
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2017551701835
Slight18 Oct 2017, 04:53
Vehicle crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 18 Oct 2017, 04:53
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017551701660
Slight21 Mar 2017, 13:32
BMW X1 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 21 Mar 2017, 13:32
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2017551700497
Slight21 Oct 2016, 22:41
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 21 Oct 2016, 22:41
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2016551602363
Slight5 Oct 2016, 08:14
Ford Focus crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 5 Oct 2016, 08:14
- Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2016551602230
Slight23 Mar 2016, 16:21
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 23 Mar 2016, 16:21
- Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Caddy
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016551601458
Serious30 May 2015, 21:33
Aprilia crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 30 May 2015, 21:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015551500533
Slight28 Feb 2015, 12:15
Mazda 3 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 28 Feb 2015, 12:15
- Mazda 3, Fiat 500, Renault Scenic, Volkswagen Polo and 2 more vehicles
- 6 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 2015555999524
Slight24 Jan 2015, 08:50
Mercedes Vito crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 24 Jan 2015, 08:50
- Mercedes Vito and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015555997730
Slight31 Jan 2014, 14:56
BMW 3 Series crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 31 Jan 2014, 14:56
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2014554C04288
Serious13 Nov 2012, 05:55
Subaru Impreza crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 13 Nov 2012, 05:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012552C47868
Slight15 Jul 2012, 20:40
Renault Clio crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 15 Jul 2012, 20:40
- Renault Clio and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2012552D29073
Slight11 Nov 2010, 14:10
Peugeot 206 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 11 Nov 2010, 14:10
- Peugeot 206 and Nissan Micra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010550C49878
Serious6 Aug 2010, 15:45
Rover 200 Series crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 6 Aug 2010, 15:45
- Rover 200 Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010550D34001
Slight4 Jul 2010, 16:38
Ford Escort crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 4 Jul 2010, 16:38
- Ford Escort and Ford KA
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010550C28397
Slight25 Jun 2010, 16:25
Renault Clio crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 25 Jun 2010, 16:25
- Renault Clio and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010550C26817
Slight18 Sep 2009, 13:44
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 18 Sep 2009, 13:44
- Vauxhall Corsa and Honda Jazz
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009559D03814
Slight28 Jul 2009, 14:45
Ford Focus crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 28 Jul 2009, 14:45
- Ford Focus and a bicycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009559C03047
Slight11 Jun 2009, 17:40
Suzuki VL 800 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 11 Jun 2009, 17:40
- Suzuki VL 800 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009559D02291
Serious18 Mar 2009, 07:10
Renault Clio crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 18 Mar 2009, 07:10
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2009559D01067
Slight29 May 2007, 20:15
Vauxhall Corsa crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 29 May 2007, 20:15
- Vauxhall Corsa and Aprilia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007557B02527
Slight26 Apr 2007, 15:40
Sukida SK 125 crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 26 Apr 2007, 15:40
- Sukida SK 125 and Ford Transit Connect
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007557B01954
Slight15 Oct 2006, 01:00
Volvo S40 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 15 Oct 2006, 01:00
- Volvo S40 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006556B04924
Fatal11 Sep 2006, 23:48
Peugeot 406 crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 11 Sep 2006, 23:48
- Peugeot 406, Volvo V70, Iveco Daily and Ford Transit
- 4 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2006556B04301
Slight2 Oct 2005, 02:33
Rover 200 Series crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 2 Oct 2005, 02:33
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 2005555B04728
Slight7 Feb 2005, 23:00
Ford Escort crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 7 Feb 2005, 23:00
- Ford Escort and Hyundai Getz
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2005555B00630
Slight16 Nov 2004, 02:53
Car crash on an unclassified road in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 16 Nov 2004, 02:53
- 3 cars
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2004550B05694
Slight16 Jul 2004, 08:42
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 16 Jul 2004, 08:42
- Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2004550B03392