Serious
BMW 4 Series crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 20 Dec 2024, 20:24
- BMW 4 Series and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024122500318
A1238 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 37 collisions on the A1238 from 2004 to 2024, with 50 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 6 serious, and 2 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the A1238 in 2025, after 5 in 2024.
- Collisions since 2004
- 37
- 4,794th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 50
- 1.35 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 2 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 6
- 9 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 5 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 5 in 2024
Crash severity on the A1238
On the A1238, 5.4% of collisions were fatal and 16% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 2004 to 2024
- Fatal25.4%
- Serious616%
- Slight2978%
Where the A1238 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,794th
- Most casualties
- 4,782nd
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,823rd
A1238 accidents by year
Collisions on the A1238 peaked at 6 in 2005; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A1238, 2004 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2005 | 6 | 7 |
| 2004 | 3 | 5 |
When crashes happen on the A1238
Monday has the most collisions on the A1238 (9), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (10).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday9 (24%)
- Tuesday5 (14%)
- Wednesday6 (16%)
- Thursday5 (14%)
- Friday7 (19%)
- Saturday3 (8.1%)
- Sunday2 (5.4%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.7%)
- 3am to 6am1 (2.7%)
- 6am to 9am3 (8.1%)
- 9am to noon6 (16%)
- Noon to 3pm5 (14%)
- 3pm to 6pm10 (27%)
- 6pm to 9pm10 (27%)
- 9pm to midnight1 (2.7%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (8.1%)
- February1 (2.7%)
- April3 (8.1%)
- May2 (5.4%)
- June5 (14%)
- July4 (11%)
- August1 (2.7%)
- September6 (16%)
- October4 (11%)
- November4 (11%)
- December4 (11%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight27 (73%)
- Dark, street lights lit7 (19%)
- Dark, no street lighting3 (8.1%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A1238 crashes
On the A1238, 65% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 76% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph24 (65%)
- 40 mph1 (2.7%)
- 60 mph12 (32%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds30 (81%)
- Raining, no high winds4 (11%)
- Fog or mist1 (2.7%)
- Other1 (2.7%)
- Not recorded1 (2.7%)
Road surface
- Dry28 (76%)
- Wet or damp9 (24%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway34 (92%)
- Roundabout2 (5.4%)
- One way street or slip road1 (2.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A1238 crashes
Car occupants make up 54% of the people killed or injured on the A1238, followed by pedestrians (22%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant27 (54%)
- Pedestrian11 (22%)
- Cyclist7 (14%)
- Motorcyclist2 (4%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (2%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (2%)
- Minibus occupant1 (2%)
Vehicles involved
- Car41 (66%)
- Pedal cycle8 (13%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes4 (6.5%)
- Bus or coach2 (3.2%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (3.2%)
- Motorcycle2 (3.2%)
- Agricultural vehicle1 (1.6%)
- Other2 (3.2%)
Casualties by age
- 11 to 157 (14%)
- 16 to 209 (18%)
- 21 to 258 (16%)
- 26 to 355 (10%)
- 36 to 457 (14%)
- 46 to 555 (10%)
- 56 to 657 (14%)
- 66 to 751 (2%)
- Over 751 (2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider28 (56%)
- Passenger11 (22%)
- Pedestrian11 (22%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A1238
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A1238
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
A1238 crashes by council area
Of the 37 collisions on the A1238, 36 were in North Yorkshire.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | North Yorkshire | 36 | 49 | 2 | 6 |
A1238 crashes by town
Of the 37 collisions on the A1238, 23 were in the built-up area of Selby.
Recent crashes on the A1238
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A1238, from 23 June 2007 to 20 December 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Car crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 8 Jul 2024, 15:00
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024122400972
- Slight
Renault Trafic crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 27 Jun 2024, 07:12
- Renault Trafic and BMW 1 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024122400880
- Slight
Volkswagen Caddy crash on the A1238 in York, 1 Jun 2024, 10:38
- Volkswagen Caddy and Triumph Tiger
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024122400663
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 29 Jan 2024, 20:24
- Vauxhall Astra, a car and Kia Picanto
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024122400287
- Slight
Volkswagen Beetle crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 24 Apr 2022, 04:40
- Volkswagen Beetle, Suzuki Vitara and Citroen Dispatch
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2022122200575
- Slight
Peugeot 308 crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 27 Oct 2021, 14:35
- Peugeot 308 and Nissan Qashqai
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021122101326
- Slight
Van crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 30 Sep 2020, 15:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020122000932
- Slight
Mercedes crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 16 Jan 2017, 11:43
- Mercedes and Ford Transit
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017120008755
- Slight
Massey Ferguson crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 1 Nov 2016, 16:00
- Massey Ferguson and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016120198675
- Slight
Volkswagen Transporter crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 19 Sep 2016, 15:41
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2016120170915
- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 25 Jan 2016, 12:46
- Fiat Punto and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016120014301
- Slight
Bus crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 6 Nov 2015, 13:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015120203430
- Slight
Land Rover Range Rover Sport crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 14 Jul 2015, 10:34
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2015120119740
- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 8 Dec 2014, 17:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2014120212065
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 23 Nov 2014, 01:45
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2014120202543
- Slight
Peugeot 208 crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 3 Dec 2013, 17:40
- Peugeot 208 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2013120209235
- Slight
Renault Megane crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 24 Jul 2012, 19:10
- Renault Megane and Austin Mini
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2012120120721
- Slight
Ford crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 17 Feb 2010, 15:00
- Ford and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2010120025752
- Serious
Perodua Nippa crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 12 Dec 2009, 18:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009120214436
- Slight
Seat Ibiza crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 6 Nov 2009, 15:49
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009120193119
- Slight
Renault Scenic crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 16 Jul 2009, 14:03
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009120120947
- Slight
Taxi crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 12 May 2009, 11:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009120079595
- Slight
Volkswagen crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 12 Oct 2007, 08:45
- Volkswagen and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2007122850134
- Serious
MG ZR crash on the A1238 in North Yorkshire, 23 Jun 2007, 15:37
- MG ZR and Volvo V70
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
Ref 2007121740504