Serious
Bicycle crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 11 Jul 2025, 18:58
- Pedal cycle and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025440309786
A3043 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 39 collisions on the A3043 from 1979 to 2025, with 41 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 10 serious, and 1 person was killed.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the A3043, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 39
- 4,762nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 41
- 1.05 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 10
- 11 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the A3043
On the A3043, 2.6% of collisions were fatal and 26% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal12.6%
- Serious1026%
- Slight2872%
Where the A3043 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,762nd
- Most casualties
- 4,876th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,617th
A3043 accidents by year
Collisions on the A3043 peaked at 7 in 1979 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A3043, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 | 8 |
When crashes happen on the A3043
Wednesday has the most collisions on the A3043 (9), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (12).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday8 (21%)
- Tuesday4 (10%)
- Wednesday9 (23%)
- Thursday6 (15%)
- Friday7 (18%)
- Saturday3 (7.7%)
- Sunday2 (5.1%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am4 (10%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am5 (13%)
- 9am to noon5 (13%)
- Noon to 3pm3 (7.7%)
- 3pm to 6pm12 (31%)
- 6pm to 9pm6 (15%)
- 9pm to midnight4 (10%)
Collisions by month
- January5 (13%)
- March5 (13%)
- April4 (10%)
- May2 (5.1%)
- June4 (10%)
- July4 (10%)
- August2 (5.1%)
- October4 (10%)
- November6 (15%)
- December3 (7.7%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight23 (59%)
- Dark, street lights lit14 (36%)
- Dark, no street lighting1 (2.6%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (2.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A3043 crashes
On the A3043, 92% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 64% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph36 (92%)
- 40 mph1 (2.6%)
- 60 mph2 (5.1%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds32 (82%)
- Raining, no high winds5 (13%)
- Fog or mist1 (2.6%)
- Other1 (2.6%)
Road surface
- Dry25 (64%)
- Wet or damp14 (36%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway36 (92%)
- Dual carriageway3 (7.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A3043 crashes
Motorcyclists make up 41% of the people killed or injured on the A3043, followed by car occupants (20%).
Casualties by road user
- Motorcyclist17 (41%)
- Car occupant8 (20%)
- Cyclist7 (17%)
- Pedestrian7 (17%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (2.4%)
- Other vehicle occupant1 (2.4%)
Vehicles involved
- Car37 (54%)
- Motorcycle18 (26%)
- Pedal cycle7 (10%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes4 (5.8%)
- Bus or coach1 (1.4%)
- Other vehicle1 (1.4%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (2.4%)
- 6 to 101 (2.4%)
- 11 to 153 (7.3%)
- 16 to 209 (22%)
- 21 to 257 (17%)
- 26 to 355 (12%)
- 36 to 455 (12%)
- 46 to 554 (9.8%)
- 56 to 652 (4.9%)
- 66 to 752 (4.9%)
- Over 752 (4.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider27 (66%)
- Passenger7 (17%)
- Pedestrian7 (17%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A3043
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A3043
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
A3043 crashes by town
Collisions on the A3043 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Plymouth (28) and Chandler's Ford (8).
Recent crashes on the A3043
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A3043, from 29 April 1981 to 11 July 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 16 Aug 2021, 21:00
- Car and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021440327280
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 27 May 2003, 10:30
- Rover 200 Series, a car and Citroen Xsara
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2003440LA0418
- Serious
Ford Fiesta crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 16 Apr 2003, 22:09
- Ford Fiesta and Honda
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2003440LA0305
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 27 Jun 1996, 17:05
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1996440LA0409
- Slight
Volvo 440 crash on the A3043 in Winchester, 5 Jun 1996, 09:05
- Volvo 440 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1996440OC0761
- Slight
Honda NS125R crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 8 Jun 1995, 22:48
- Honda NS125R and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1995440LA0297
- Slight
Ford Sierra crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 9 Jan 1995, 08:58
- Ford Sierra and Yamaha
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1995440LA0016
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 4 Dec 1993, 13:05
- Car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199350E413464
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Cornwall, 1 Jul 1993, 19:00
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199350A211371
- Fatal
Car crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 15 Oct 1988, 19:57
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 1988440LA0612
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A3043 in Eastleigh, 24 Aug 1988, 09:40
- Motorcycle, a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1988440LA0490
- Serious
Vehicle crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 21 Mar 1984, 00:45
- Vehicle and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198450E410534
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 6 Mar 1984, 13:23
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198450E410470
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 16 Jan 1984, 16:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198450E410085
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 23 Nov 1983, 20:20
- Car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198350E412390
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 31 Jan 1983, 07:56
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198350E410179
- Serious
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 17 Dec 1982, 16:43
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198250E421778
- Serious
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 10 Dec 1982, 19:35
- Car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198250E421710
- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 10 Nov 1982, 17:45
- Motorcycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198250E421558
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 5 Nov 1982, 15:38
- Motorcycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198250E421527
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 23 Mar 1982, 15:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198250E420409
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 6 Nov 1981, 16:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198150E421445
- Slight
Car crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 21 Oct 1981, 16:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198150E421321
- Serious
Bus crash on the A3043 in Plymouth, 29 Apr 1981, 09:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198150E420566