Ridgeway, West Berkshire, RG20 7AD area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Ridgeway, West Berkshire, RG20 7AD area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 105 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Ridgeway ward, West Berkshire, from 2001 to 2025, with 177 casualties. Of those collisions, 3 were fatal and 13 were serious.

In 2025 there were 3 collisions here, up from 2 in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 105; 7,631st busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 177; 1.69 per collision
Fatal collisions: 3; 6 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 3; 2 in 2024

Crash severity at the RG20 7AD hotspot

16 of the 105 collisions here (15%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal32.9%
Serious1312%
Slight8985%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 6
Seriously injured: 17
Slightly injured: 154
All casualties: 177

Accidents by year at the RG20 7AD hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 9 in 2008, against an average of 4.2 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the RG20 7AD 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	7
2024	2	2
2023	0	0
2022	2	2
2021	3	6
2020	2	3
2019	1	5
2018	3	4
2017	2	4
2016	5	15
2015	4	9
2014	5	9
2013	2	2
2012	4	8
2011	7	15
2010	4	4
2009	3	5
2008	9	14
2007	6	11
2006	7	9
2005	8	12
2004	5	8
2003	6	9
2002	5	6
2001	7	8

Map of crashes at the RG20 7AD hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near RG20 7AD.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Ridgeway, West Berkshire, RG20 7AD area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the RG20 7AD 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: Ridgeway
Council area: West Berkshire
Nearest postcode to the centre: RG20 7AD
Postcode district: RG20
Centre (latitude, longitude): 51.53481, -1.2944
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 24 of 25
Latest collision: 18 December 2025
Rank by collisions: 7,631st of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the RG20 7AD hotspot

Most collisions at this hotspot were on the A34, with 99 of 105, followed by the A33 with 1.

Collisions at the RG20 7AD hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A34	99	166	3	11
2nd	A33	1	4	0	0

Accident hotspots near RG20 7AD

1 other hotspot lies within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Ridgeway, West Berkshire, RG20 7NA area, 1.4 km away, with 62 collisions.

Ridgeway, West Berkshire, RG20 7NA area1.4 km away, 83 casualties62 collisions

All 105 crashes at the RG20 7AD hotspot

Newest first, from 8 February 2001 to 18 December 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight18 Dec 2025, 07:15
Ford Transit crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 18 Dec 2025, 07:15
- Ford Transit, Scania, a lorry and another vehicle
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025430640912
Slight7 Feb 2025, 18:32
Ford Focus crash on the A33 in West Berkshire, 7 Feb 2025, 18:32
- Ford Focus, Mazda MX-5, Audi Q5, a minibus and 7 more vehicles
- 11 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2025430064297
Serious26 Jan 2025, 15:04
Car crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 26 Jan 2025, 15:04
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2025430042081
Serious28 Dec 2024, 17:13
Dacia Duster crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 28 Dec 2024, 17:13
- Dacia Duster, Citroen C3 and a motorcycle
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024430625220
Slight22 Mar 2024, 05:32
Iveco Daily crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 22 Mar 2024, 05:32
- Iveco Daily and Scania
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024430132609
Slight17 Jun 2022, 13:55
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 17 Jun 2022, 13:55
- Vauxhall Astra, Mini Clubman, Mercedes and Fiat 500
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022430265397
Slight12 Apr 2022, 07:31
Peugeot 308 crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 12 Apr 2022, 07:31
- Peugeot 308, Renault Trafic and Nissan X-Trail
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022430156921
Serious22 Oct 2021, 13:58
Honda CB crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 22 Oct 2021, 13:58
- Honda CB and Audi A1
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021430477040
Slight2 Jul 2021, 16:41
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 2 Jul 2021, 16:41
- Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Yeti, Mazda 6, Toyota Yaris and another vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2021430292228
Serious25 Jun 2021, 19:00
Triumph Tiger crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 25 Jun 2021, 19:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021430280537
Fatal9 Oct 2020, 21:33
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 9 Oct 2020, 21:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020430310728
Slight12 Jun 2020, 17:29
Peugeot 3008 crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 12 Jun 2020, 17:29
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2020430175965
Slight1 Dec 2019, 11:54
Suzuki Swift crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 1 Dec 2019, 11:54
- Suzuki Swift, a car and a van
- 3 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 2019430375056
Slight5 Dec 2018, 11:28
Ford Fiesta crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 5 Dec 2018, 11:28
- Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Tucson and Lexus CT 200
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018430378095
Slight27 Nov 2018, 07:34
Mercedes Sprinter crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 27 Nov 2018, 07:34
- Mercedes Sprinter and Skoda Octavia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018430362678
Slight21 Apr 2018, 13:55
Bicycle crash on an unclassified road in West Berkshire, 21 Apr 2018, 13:55
- 2 bicycles
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018430121273
Slight18 Dec 2017, 07:25
Hyundai i10 crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 18 Dec 2017, 07:25
- Hyundai i10 and Toyota C-HR
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2017430001898
Slight24 Feb 2017, 11:25
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 24 Feb 2017, 11:25
- Vauxhall Zafira, Peugeot 308, Ford Mondeo and a car
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2017430065417
Slight21 Nov 2016, 07:40
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 21 Nov 2016, 07:40
- Volkswagen Golf and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2016430336037
Fatal10 Aug 2016, 17:10
Mercedes crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 10 Aug 2016, 17:10
- Mercedes, Mazda 6, Vauxhall Zafira, a van and 4 more vehicles
- 8 vehicles, 9 casualties
Ref 201643W076086
Slight9 Aug 2016, 10:04
Car crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 9 Aug 2016, 10:04
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201643W090086
Slight7 Aug 2016, 14:42
Car crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 7 Aug 2016, 14:42
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201643R060086
Fatal11 Jun 2016, 21:56
BMW 1 Series crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 11 Jun 2016, 21:56
- BMW 1 Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201643W071066
Slight2 Dec 2015, 07:40
Ford Focus crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 2 Dec 2015, 07:40
- Ford Focus and Kia Sorento
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201543W039125
Slight21 Oct 2015, 07:52
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 21 Oct 2015, 07:52
- Volkswagen Polo, Saab 9-3 and Ford Focus (2)
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201543W163105
Slight9 Oct 2015, 15:53
Jeep Patriot crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 9 Oct 2015, 15:53
- Jeep Patriot, Lexus IS220, Vauxhall Insignia, a car and 3 more vehicles
- 7 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201543W074105
Slight17 Jul 2015, 13:30
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 17 Jul 2015, 13:30
- 2 Vauxhall Corsas, Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Zafira
- 4 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201543W283075
Slight17 Nov 2014, 16:45
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 17 Nov 2014, 16:45
- Vauxhall Astra and a van
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201443W293114
Slight20 Jul 2014, 11:21
Car crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 20 Jul 2014, 11:21
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 201443W195074
Slight8 Jun 2014, 12:11
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 8 Jun 2014, 12:11
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201443W065064
Slight6 Jun 2014, 10:30
BMW 1 Series crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 6 Jun 2014, 10:30
- BMW 1 Series, MAN and Mercedes
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201443W025064
Slight14 Jan 2014, 18:36
Ford KA crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 14 Jan 2014, 18:36
- Ford KA and Toyota Yaris
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201443W091014
Slight6 Nov 2013, 16:20
Ford Focus crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 6 Nov 2013, 16:20
- Ford Focus and Renault Laguna
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201343W044113
Slight20 Sep 2013, 11:05
Ford Focus crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 20 Sep 2013, 11:05
- Ford Focus and Vauxhall Insignia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201343W151093
Slight19 Dec 2012, 17:46
Vauxhall Meriva crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 19 Dec 2012, 17:46
- Vauxhall Meriva, Citroen C4, Citroen DS4 and Renault Megane
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201243W211122
Slight22 Apr 2012, 19:03
Peugeot 407 crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 22 Apr 2012, 19:03
- Peugeot 407 and Renault Scenic
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201243W130042
Serious20 Apr 2012, 13:57
Nissan Qashqai crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 20 Apr 2012, 13:57
- Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Octavia and Audi A3
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201243W118042
Serious11 Jan 2012, 10:49
Honda CRV crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 11 Jan 2012, 10:49
- Honda CRV, Volkswagen Crafter and Audi A5
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201243W076012
Slight14 Dec 2011, 13:28
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 14 Dec 2011, 13:28
- Vauxhall Astra, Volvo V50 and Mercedes A Class
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201143W122121
Slight8 Nov 2011, 18:07
Mercedes SLK Class crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 8 Nov 2011, 18:07
- Mercedes SLK Class and Mazda MX-5
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201143W069111
Slight22 Sep 2011, 16:09
Peugeot 206 crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 22 Sep 2011, 16:09
- Peugeot 206 and Mercedes A Class
- 2 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 201143W163091
Slight16 Jul 2011, 15:52
Kawasaki ZX900 crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 16 Jul 2011, 15:52
- Kawasaki ZX900 and Seat Altea
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201143W128071
Slight16 Jul 2011, 15:27
Car crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 16 Jul 2011, 15:27
- A car, a van and a lorry
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201143W108071
Slight19 May 2011, 08:47
Peugeot 307 crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 19 May 2011, 08:47
- Peugeot 307, Renault Megane and Ford Mondeo
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201143W138051
Slight18 Mar 2011, 16:36
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 18 Mar 2011, 16:36
- Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Sharan
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201143W140031
Slight22 Aug 2010, 15:41
Land Rover Discovery crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 22 Aug 2010, 15:41
- Land Rover Discovery and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201043W212080
Slight30 May 2010, 12:12
Renault Megane crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 30 May 2010, 12:12
- Renault Megane and 2 cars
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201043W264050
Serious24 May 2010, 13:59
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A34 in West Berkshire, 24 May 2010, 13:59
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201043W257050