Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 17 Oct 2019, 16:20
- Volkswagen Golf and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019051912664
A5042 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 38 collisions on the A5042 from 1982 to 2019, with 39 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 3 were serious.
The last recorded collision on the A5042 was on 17 October 2019.
- Collisions since 1982
- 38
- 4,780th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 39
- 1.03 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 3
- 3 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 17 Oct 2019
- Busiest year
- 1993
- 4 collisions
Crash severity on the A5042
None of the 38 collisions on the A5042 were fatal, and 7.9% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1982 to 2019
- Fatal00%
- Serious37.9%
- Slight3592%
Where the A5042 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,780th
- Most casualties
- 4,895th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,901st
A5042 accidents by year
Collisions on the A5042 peaked at 4 in 1993, and none have been recorded since 2019.
Collisions and casualties on the A5042, 1982 to 2019
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2019: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 4 | 5 |
| 1989 | 3 | 3 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the A5042
Monday has the most collisions on the A5042 (11), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (11).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday11 (29%)
- Tuesday4 (11%)
- Wednesday6 (16%)
- Thursday5 (13%)
- Friday8 (21%)
- Saturday3 (7.9%)
- Sunday1 (2.6%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am5 (13%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am1 (2.6%)
- 9am to noon7 (18%)
- Noon to 3pm10 (26%)
- 3pm to 6pm11 (29%)
- 6pm to 9pm3 (7.9%)
- 9pm to midnight1 (2.6%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (7.9%)
- February3 (7.9%)
- March6 (16%)
- April3 (7.9%)
- May1 (2.6%)
- June1 (2.6%)
- July2 (5.3%)
- August6 (16%)
- September3 (7.9%)
- October3 (7.9%)
- November4 (11%)
- December3 (7.9%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight30 (79%)
- Dark, street lights lit7 (18%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (2.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A5042 crashes
On the A5042, 97% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 68% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph1 (2.6%)
- 30 mph37 (97%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds31 (82%)
- Raining, no high winds4 (11%)
- Other1 (2.6%)
- Not recorded2 (5.3%)
Road surface
- Dry26 (68%)
- Wet or damp11 (29%)
- Not recorded1 (2.6%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway30 (79%)
- Dual carriageway4 (11%)
- One way street or slip road4 (11%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A5042 crashes
Pedestrians make up 54% of the people killed or injured on the A5042, followed by car occupants (18%).
Casualties by road user
- Pedestrian21 (54%)
- Car occupant7 (18%)
- Bus or coach occupant6 (15%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant4 (10%)
- Cyclist1 (2.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car28 (55%)
- Bus or coach11 (22%)
- Taxi or private hire car7 (14%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (3.9%)
- Minibus1 (2%)
- Pedal cycle1 (2%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes1 (2%)
Casualties by age
- 11 to 152 (5.1%)
- 16 to 205 (13%)
- 21 to 255 (13%)
- 26 to 358 (21%)
- 36 to 456 (15%)
- 46 to 555 (13%)
- 56 to 654 (10%)
- 66 to 752 (5.1%)
- Over 752 (5.1%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Pedestrian21 (54%)
- Driver or rider12 (31%)
- Passenger6 (15%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the A5042
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the A5042
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
A5042 crashes by town
Of the 38 collisions on the A5042, 37 were in the built-up area of Liverpool.
Latest recorded crashes on the A5042
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the A5042, from 10 November 1990 to 17 October 2019.
Severity
- Slight
Toyota Prius crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 15 Dec 2018, 19:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
VDL crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 30 Sep 2013, 11:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Focus crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 14 Dec 2012, 00:53
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 22 Jan 2008, 18:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 16 May 2005, 02:15
- Nissan Micra and Carbodies Taxi
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Relay crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 27 Jul 2004, 14:44
- Citroen Relay and Scania
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Taxi crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 20 Apr 2003, 01:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 21 Mar 2002, 09:15
- Volvo and Dennis
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 28 Sep 2001, 01:15
- Ford Mondeo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 205 crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 26 Aug 1998, 11:20
- Peugeot 205 and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1998050180153
- Slight
Volvo crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 27 Apr 1998, 17:20
- Volvo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1998050094913
- Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 24 Feb 1998, 14:40
- BMW 3 Series and Leyland
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 1998050046186
- Slight
Rover Montego crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 10 Dec 1997, 13:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Rover Vitesse crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 26 Feb 1997, 14:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1997050047809
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 26 Jan 1996, 15:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1996050024801
- Slight
Bus crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 3 Jun 1994, 10:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Orion crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 26 Nov 1993, 15:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Lada Samara crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 9 Nov 1993, 12:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 25 Oct 1993, 13:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Carbodies Taxi crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 6 Aug 1993, 23:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199305A200688
- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 11 Jan 1992, 17:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199205A200029
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 2 Aug 1991, 13:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Bus crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 4 Mar 1991, 09:02
- Bus or coach (17 or more seats) and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199105A100202
- Slight
Leyland crash on the A5042 in Liverpool, 10 Nov 1990, 14:30
- Leyland and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199005A201026