Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, GL14 1LP area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, GL14 1LP area accident hotspot, 2001 to 2025
Creator: Department for Transport
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Police recorded 65 road collisions at this accident hotspot in Westbury-on-Severn ward, the Forest of Dean, from 2001 to 2025, with 110 casualties. Of those collisions, 2 were fatal and 10 were serious.

In 2025 there was 1 collision here, up from none in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 65; 11,450th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 110; 1.69 per collision
Fatal collisions: 2; 2 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 1; 0 in 2024

Crash severity at the GL14 1LP hotspot

12 of the 65 collisions here (18%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal23.1%
Serious1015%
Slight5382%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 2
Seriously injured: 15
Slightly injured: 93
All casualties: 110

Accidents by year at the GL14 1LP 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 GL14 1LP 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	2
2024	0	0
2023	1	1
2022	1	2
2021	2	2
2020	0	0
2019	1	2
2018	2	3
2017	2	3
2016	1	1
2015	4	4
2014	2	3
2013	1	1
2012	2	2
2011	3	5
2010	5	6
2009	1	2
2008	1	2
2007	2	2
2006	5	6
2005	3	6
2004	7	17
2003	7	12
2002	5	11
2001	6	15

Map of crashes at the GL14 1LP hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near GL14 1LP.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, GL14 1LP area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the GL14 1LP 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: Westbury-on-Severn
Council area: the Forest of Dean
Nearest postcode to the centre: GL14 1LP
Postcode district: GL14
Centre (latitude, longitude): 51.82556, -2.42318
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 23 of 25
Latest collision: 4 January 2025
Rank by collisions: 11,450th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the GL14 1LP hotspot

Most collisions at this hotspot were on the A48, with 63 of 65, followed by the A4151 with 2.

Collisions at the GL14 1LP hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A48	63	107	2	9
2nd	A4151	2	3	0	1

Accident hotspots near GL14 1LP

1 other hotspot lies within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, GL14 1QW area, 2.7 km away, with 64 collisions.

Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, GL14 1QW area2.7 km away, 112 casualties64 collisions

All 65 crashes at the GL14 1LP hotspot

Newest first, from 14 March 2001 to 4 January 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Slight4 Jan 2025, 16:12
Ford Kuga crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 4 Jan 2025, 16:12
- Ford Kuga and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2025531537861
Serious19 Jul 2023, 18:08
Nissan Micra crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 19 Jul 2023, 18:08
- Nissan Micra, a motorcycle and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023531332058
Serious11 Oct 2022, 15:39
Volvo crash on the A4151 in the Forest of Dean, 11 Oct 2022, 15:39
- Volvo and Kawasaki EX650
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022531229248
Slight18 Jun 2021, 14:50
Ford Focus crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 18 Jun 2021, 14:50
- Ford Focus and Nissan Micra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021531057915
Slight26 May 2021, 12:25
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 26 May 2021, 12:25
- Volkswagen Golf and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021531049389
Slight13 Feb 2019, 12:28
Peugeot 207 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 13 Feb 2019, 12:28
- Peugeot 207 and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019530815828
Slight31 Dec 2018, 14:15
Ford Fiesta crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 31 Dec 2018, 14:15
- Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018530809551
Slight20 Sep 2018, 14:49
Ford Ecosport crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 20 Sep 2018, 14:49
- Ford Ecosport, Vauxhall Insignia, Ford Transit Custom and another vehicle
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018530345845
Serious21 Nov 2017, 08:20
Honda CBR125R crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 21 Nov 2017, 08:20
- Honda CBR125R and a lorry
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017530250302
Fatal24 Sep 2017, 12:10
Peugeot Tweet 125 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 24 Sep 2017, 12:10
- Peugeot Tweet 125 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2017530222766
Slight6 Oct 2016, 17:05
KTM 1190 RC8 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 6 Oct 2016, 17:05
- KTM 1190 RC8 and Hyundai i10
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016530123980
Slight11 Dec 2015, 18:00
Audi A3 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 11 Dec 2015, 18:00
- Audi A3 and Toyota Avensis
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015530040447
Slight22 Aug 2015, 13:30
Scania crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 22 Aug 2015, 13:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015530209740
Slight2 Jul 2015, 15:11
Yamaha crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 2 Jul 2015, 15:11
- Yamaha and Toyota Landcruiser
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015530209666
Slight5 May 2015, 10:00
Ford Fiesta crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 5 May 2015, 10:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015530209469
Serious18 Dec 2014, 16:29
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 18 Dec 2014, 16:29
- Volkswagen Polo and Mercedes Sprinter
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014530209157
Slight12 Jun 2014, 16:45
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 12 Jun 2014, 16:45
- Vauxhall Corsa, Citroen C3 and Saab 9-5
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014530208719
Slight14 Feb 2013, 12:35
Mazda 626 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 14 Feb 2013, 12:35
- Mazda 626 and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013530207696
Slight7 Nov 2012, 17:20
Car crash on the A4151 in the Forest of Dean, 7 Nov 2012, 17:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012530207374
Slight20 Mar 2012, 07:20
Renault Trucks crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 20 Mar 2012, 07:20
- Renault Trucks and Mazda 323
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012530206391
Slight18 Nov 2011, 08:55
Volkswagen Sharan crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 18 Nov 2011, 08:55
- Volkswagen Sharan and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011530206249
Slight1 Sep 2011, 09:04
MG ZT crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 1 Sep 2011, 09:04
- MG ZT, Citroen Saxo and Honda Jazz
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2011530205350
Slight2 Jun 2011, 21:20
Toyota Carina crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 2 Jun 2011, 21:20
- Toyota Carina and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011530204570
Slight22 Aug 2010, 09:50
Ford Maverick crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 22 Aug 2010, 09:50
- Ford Maverick and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010530202250
Slight12 Aug 2010, 07:35
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 12 Aug 2010, 07:35
- Volkswagen Polo and Mini One
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010530202041
Slight24 Jul 2010, 19:00
Mercedes ML Class crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 24 Jul 2010, 19:00
- Mercedes ML Class and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010530201944
Slight5 Jul 2010, 16:58
Toyota RAV4 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 5 Jul 2010, 16:58
- Toyota RAV4 and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2010530202176
Slight15 May 2010, 12:42
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 15 May 2010, 12:42
- Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza and a car
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2010530201492
Serious7 Oct 2009, 18:57
Car crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 7 Oct 2009, 18:57
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2009530199868
Slight5 Oct 2008, 11:07
Rover Metro crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 5 Oct 2008, 11:07
- Rover Metro and Kia Sedona
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2008530196337
Slight16 Oct 2007, 16:50
Toyota Yaris crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 16 Oct 2007, 16:50
- Toyota Yaris and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007530192419
Slight9 Feb 2007, 08:00
Mini One crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 9 Feb 2007, 08:00
- Mini One and Audi A3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007530190477
Slight20 Nov 2006, 08:30
Chrysler crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 20 Nov 2006, 08:30
- Chrysler and Saab 9-3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006530189329
Slight22 Sep 2006, 13:09
Ford KA crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 22 Sep 2006, 13:09
- Ford KA, Vauxhall Corsa and Skoda Favorit
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2006530188315
Slight23 Aug 2006, 14:45
Rover 400 Series crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 23 Aug 2006, 14:45
- Rover 400 Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006530188063
Slight7 Apr 2006, 13:28
Kawasaki ZR1000 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 7 Apr 2006, 13:28
- Kawasaki ZR1000 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006530186076
Slight19 Jan 2006, 07:45
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 19 Jan 2006, 07:45
- Vauxhall Vectra, Volkswagen Lupo, Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Clio
- 4 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006530185240
Slight29 Aug 2005, 12:30
Nissan Primera crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 29 Aug 2005, 12:30
- Nissan Primera, Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2005530183425
Slight28 Aug 2005, 17:06
Smart City crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 28 Aug 2005, 17:06
- Smart City and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2005530183663
Slight7 Aug 2005, 12:20
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 7 Aug 2005, 12:20
- Volkswagen Golf and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2005530183202
Slight16 Dec 2004, 08:25
Renault Clio crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 16 Dec 2004, 08:25
- Renault Clio, BMW 3 Series and Ford Mondeo
- 3 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2004530AI4632
Slight11 Oct 2004, 15:40
Volvo 440 crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 11 Oct 2004, 15:40
- Volvo 440 and Citroen Saxo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2004530AI3674
Slight22 Aug 2004, 15:45
Subaru Impreza crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 22 Aug 2004, 15:45
- Subaru Impreza and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2004530AI3036
Serious10 Aug 2004, 22:50
Ford Fiesta crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 10 Aug 2004, 22:50
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
Ref 2004530AI2872
Serious30 May 2004, 10:50
Honda VFR800F crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 30 May 2004, 10:50
- Honda VFR800F and Nissan Primera
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2004530AI1898
Slight23 Mar 2004, 09:55
Nissan Bluebird crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 23 Mar 2004, 09:55
- Nissan Bluebird and 2 cars
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2004530AI1056
Slight14 Jan 2004, 13:30
Skoda Felicia crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 14 Jan 2004, 13:30
- Skoda Felicia and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2004530AI0725
Slight10 Dec 2003, 07:00
Seat Cordoba crash on the A48 in the Forest of Dean, 10 Dec 2003, 07:00
- Seat Cordoba and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2003530AI4258