Witham St Hughs & Swinderby, North Kesteven, LN6 9JJ area: accident hotspot

Name: Road accidents at the Witham St Hughs & Swinderby, North Kesteven, LN6 9JJ 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 Witham St Hughs & Swinderby ward, North Kesteven, from 2001 to 2025, with 117 casualties. Of those collisions, 4 were fatal and 16 were serious.

In 2025 there was 1 collision here, the same as in 2024.

Collisions, 2001 to 2025: 65; 11,450th busiest of 12,033 hotspots
Casualties: 117; 1.80 per collision
Fatal collisions: 4; 4 people killed
Collisions in 2025: 1; 1 in 2024

Crash severity at the LN6 9JJ hotspot

20 of the 65 collisions here (31%) killed or seriously injured someone.

Collisions by severity, 2001 to 2025

Fatal46.2%
Serious1625%
Slight4569%

People hurt, 2001 to 2025

Killed: 4
Seriously injured: 25
Slightly injured: 88
All casualties: 117

Accidents by year at the LN6 9JJ hotspot

Collisions here peaked at 7 in 2002, against an average of 2.6 a year from 2001 to 2025.

Collisions and casualties at the LN6 9JJ 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	1	1
2023	0	0
2022	0	0
2021	1	1
2020	1	1
2019	1	5
2018	1	1
2017	6	9
2016	2	2
2015	3	7
2014	3	6
2013	2	3
2012	2	8
2011	5	7
2010	2	2
2009	5	9
2008	4	6
2007	5	11
2006	1	1
2005	3	7
2004	3	3
2003	4	7
2002	7	14
2001	2	5

Map of crashes at the LN6 9JJ hotspot

The 48 most recent collisions at this hotspot, coloured by severity, around its centre near LN6 9JJ.

Map of the 48 most recent collisions at the Witham St Hughs & Swinderby, North Kesteven, LN6 9JJ area accident hotspot

48 crashes
Fatal
Serious
Slight

Centre of the hotspot

Hotspot area, 700 m radius

Details of the LN6 9JJ 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: Witham St Hughs & Swinderby
Council area: North Kesteven
Nearest postcode to the centre: LN6 9JJ
Postcode district: LN6
Centre (latitude, longitude): 53.13943, -0.7111
Radius: 700 metres
Years covered: 2001 to 2025
Years with a collision: 23 of 25
Latest collision: 15 February 2025
Rank by collisions: 11,450th of 12,033 hotspots

Roads at the LN6 9JJ hotspot

62 of the 65 collisions at this hotspot were on the A46.

Collisions at the LN6 9JJ hotspot on each road, 2001 to 2025
Rank	Road	Collisions	Casualties	Fatal	Serious
1st	A46	62	113	4	16

Accident hotspots near LN6 9JJ

1 other hotspot lies within 5 km of this one. The nearest is the Witham St Hughs & Swinderby, North Kesteven, LN6 9XP area, 3.1 km away, with 80 collisions.

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby, North Kesteven, LN6 9XP area3.1 km away, 107 casualties80 collisions

All 65 crashes at the LN6 9JJ hotspot

Newest first, from 5 February 2001 to 15 February 2025, 48 to a page.

Severity

Year

Serious15 Feb 2025, 18:11
Hyundai i10 crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 15 Feb 2025, 18:11
- Hyundai i10 and Seat Ibiza
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025311554718
Slight21 Nov 2024, 15:29
Jaguar X Type crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 21 Nov 2024, 15:29
- Jaguar X Type and Ford Transit Connect
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024320695051
Slight18 Apr 2021, 21:45
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 18 Apr 2021, 21:45
- Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 202131B041621
Serious28 Oct 2020, 11:55
Car crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 28 Oct 2020, 11:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020320569412
Serious1 Jan 2019, 10:29
Vauxhall Meriva crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 1 Jan 2019, 10:29
- Vauxhall Meriva and Vauxhall Insignia
- 2 vehicles, 5 casualties
Ref 201931B157219
Slight10 Mar 2018, 01:20
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 10 Mar 2018, 01:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2018320110125
Serious31 Oct 2017, 17:20
Volkswagen Polo crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 31 Oct 2017, 17:20
- Volkswagen Polo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201731B220117
Serious8 Sep 2017, 21:30
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 8 Sep 2017, 21:30
- Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Adam
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017320386454
Serious6 Jun 2017, 09:48
Ford Focus crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 6 Jun 2017, 09:48
- Ford Focus and Mercedes C Class
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201731B101517
Slight3 May 2017, 15:22
Fiat Punto crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 3 May 2017, 15:22
- Fiat Punto and Nissan Terrano
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2017320200088
Serious21 Mar 2017, 14:07
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 21 Mar 2017, 14:07
- Vauxhall Corsa and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017320119821
Slight17 Feb 2017, 16:25
Van crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 17 Feb 2017, 16:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017320070522
Serious16 Apr 2016, 06:39
BMW 7 Series crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 16 Apr 2016, 06:39
- BMW 7 Series and MAN
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016320087353
Serious1 Jan 2016, 22:55
Ford Transit crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 1 Jan 2016, 22:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201631B123516
Fatal8 Nov 2015, 16:32
Jaguar XF Series crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 8 Nov 2015, 16:32
- Jaguar XF Series and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201531B235215
Slight1 Jun 2015, 21:30
Fiat Panda crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 1 Jun 2015, 21:30
- Fiat Panda and Volvo C 30
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2015320040314
Slight20 May 2015, 16:00
Mercedes A Class crash on a C road in North Kesteven, 20 May 2015, 16:00
- Mercedes A Class and Kia Carens
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015320035701
Slight20 Sep 2014, 14:00
Land Rover Freelander crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 20 Sep 2014, 14:00
- Land Rover Freelander and Mini Cooper
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2014320045161
Slight7 Mar 2014, 13:29
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 7 Mar 2014, 13:29
- Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201432N085714
Fatal14 Jan 2014, 12:38
Toyota Yaris crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 14 Jan 2014, 12:38
- Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Polo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201431B000714
Slight1 Dec 2013, 16:00
Ford KA crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 1 Dec 2013, 16:00
- Ford KA and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201332N458613
Slight26 May 2013, 16:21
Seat Leon crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 26 May 2013, 16:21
- Seat Leon and Fiat Stilo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201332N185713
Serious27 Oct 2012, 20:45
Citroen C4 crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 27 Oct 2012, 20:45
- Citroen C4 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 201232N310612
Fatal13 Sep 2012, 10:00
Volkswagen Passat crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 13 Sep 2012, 10:00
- Volkswagen Passat, Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla
- 3 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 201231B186312
Slight3 Nov 2011, 08:16
Ford Fiesta crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 3 Nov 2011, 08:16
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201131B242311
Slight23 Jun 2011, 06:45
Citroen Saxo crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 23 Jun 2011, 06:45
- Citroen Saxo and an agricultural vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201132N168211
Slight27 Mar 2011, 20:01
Peugeot 207 crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 27 Mar 2011, 20:01
- Peugeot 207 and 2 cars
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201131B055311
Slight13 Mar 2011, 11:20
Ford Fiesta crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 13 Mar 2011, 11:20
- Ford Fiesta and Mazda 2
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201132D062611
Serious1 Feb 2011, 17:28
Audi A6 crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 1 Feb 2011, 17:28
- Audi A6 and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 201132D027911
Slight16 Dec 2010, 13:52
Mercedes C Class crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 16 Dec 2010, 13:52
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201032D388010
Slight17 May 2010, 21:00
Ford KA crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 17 May 2010, 21:00
- Ford KA and Mitsubishi Colt
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201032D247410
Serious27 Nov 2009, 19:40
Mazda 6 crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 27 Nov 2009, 19:40
- Mazda 6 and Fiat Panda
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 20093102B3063
Serious17 Oct 2009, 18:17
Citroen ZX crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 17 Oct 2009, 18:17
- Citroen ZX, Fiat Stilo and Honda Accord
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 20093102B3468
Slight9 Oct 2009, 19:30
Ford Fiesta crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 9 Oct 2009, 19:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200932D293909
Slight1 Jul 2009, 11:47
Suzuki crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 1 Jul 2009, 11:47
- Suzuki and Yamaha R6
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200932D178809
Slight19 Mar 2009, 07:54
Ford Fiesta crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 19 Mar 2009, 07:54
- Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200932D075509
Slight23 Nov 2008, 09:49
Smart City crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 23 Nov 2008, 09:49
- Smart City and Renault
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200832D341308
Slight18 Feb 2008, 07:59
Peugeot 206 crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 18 Feb 2008, 07:59
- Peugeot 206 and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200832D062908
Slight18 Feb 2008, 07:05
Ford Transit crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 18 Feb 2008, 07:05
- Ford Transit, Fiat Bravo, Citroen Xsara and a car
- 4 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200832D046308
Slight2 Feb 2008, 23:07
Ford Fiesta crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 2 Feb 2008, 23:07
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200832D030208
Slight15 Dec 2007, 13:44
MG ZR crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 15 Dec 2007, 13:44
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200732C421507
Serious31 Aug 2007, 15:15
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 31 Aug 2007, 15:15
- Vauxhall Astra and Citroen BX
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 20073102B3029
Serious15 Jul 2007, 18:50
Ford Fiesta crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 15 Jul 2007, 18:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200732D226307
Slight31 Mar 2007, 21:24
Renault Laguna crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 31 Mar 2007, 21:24
- Renault Laguna and Toyota Camry
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 200732D095107
Slight22 Jan 2007, 14:34
Ford KA crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 22 Jan 2007, 14:34
- Ford KA and Renault Megane
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 20073102B0149
Slight27 Oct 2006, 13:40
Saab 9000 crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 27 Oct 2006, 13:40
- Saab 9000 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 20063102B3004
Slight25 Sep 2005, 10:40
Isuzu Trooper crash on the A46 in North Kesteven, 25 Sep 2005, 10:40
- Isuzu Trooper and a car
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 200532B057305
Slight15 Sep 2005, 08:40
Audi A4 crash on the A46 in Newark and Sherwood, 15 Sep 2005, 08:40
- Audi A4 and Alfa Romeo 147
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 20053102B2585