Serious
Isuzu Trucks Grafter crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 5 Aug 2024, 15:45
- Isuzu Trucks Grafter and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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A5055 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 41 collisions on the A5055 from 1979 to 2024, with 51 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 10 were serious.
No collisions were recorded on the A5055 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 41
- 4,739th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 51
- 1.24 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 10
- 11 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the A5055
None of the 41 collisions on the A5055 were fatal, and 24% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal00%
- Serious1024%
- Slight3176%
Where the A5055 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,739th
- Most casualties
- 4,769th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,617th
A5055 accidents by year
Collisions on the A5055 peaked at 4 in 1991; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A5055, 1979 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the A5055
Thursday has the most collisions on the A5055 (10), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (14).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday4 (9.8%)
- Tuesday6 (15%)
- Wednesday4 (9.8%)
- Thursday10 (24%)
- Friday8 (20%)
- Saturday3 (7.3%)
- Sunday6 (15%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (7.3%)
- 3am to 6am1 (2.4%)
- 6am to 9am5 (12%)
- 9am to noon8 (20%)
- Noon to 3pm3 (7.3%)
- 3pm to 6pm14 (34%)
- 6pm to 9pm7 (17%)
- 9pm to midnight0 (0%)
Collisions by month
- January1 (2.4%)
- February4 (9.8%)
- March1 (2.4%)
- April7 (17%)
- May2 (4.9%)
- June3 (7.3%)
- July6 (15%)
- August2 (4.9%)
- September2 (4.9%)
- October3 (7.3%)
- November5 (12%)
- December5 (12%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight30 (73%)
- Dark, street lights lit10 (24%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (2.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A5055 crashes
On the A5055, 93% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 59% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph38 (93%)
- 40 mph1 (2.4%)
- 60 mph2 (4.9%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds33 (80%)
- Raining, no high winds6 (15%)
- Not recorded2 (4.9%)
Road surface
- Dry24 (59%)
- Wet or damp15 (37%)
- Frost or ice1 (2.4%)
- Not recorded1 (2.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway35 (85%)
- Dual carriageway3 (7.3%)
- Roundabout3 (7.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A5055 crashes
Car occupants make up 55% of the people killed or injured on the A5055, followed by cyclists (14%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant28 (55%)
- Cyclist7 (14%)
- Pedestrian6 (12%)
- Motorcyclist5 (9.8%)
- Van occupant3 (5.9%)
- Bus or coach occupant2 (3.9%)
Vehicles involved
- Car47 (63%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes8 (11%)
- Pedal cycle7 (9.3%)
- Motorcycle5 (6.7%)
- Bus or coach3 (4%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes3 (4%)
- Taxi or private hire car2 (2.7%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 101 (2%)
- 16 to 203 (5.9%)
- 21 to 259 (18%)
- 26 to 3514 (27%)
- 36 to 459 (18%)
- 46 to 555 (9.8%)
- 56 to 658 (16%)
- 66 to 751 (2%)
- Over 751 (2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider35 (69%)
- Passenger10 (20%)
- Pedestrian6 (12%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A5055
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A5055
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
A5055 crashes by town
Of the 41 collisions on the A5055, 36 were in the built-up area of Liverpool.
Recent crashes on the A5055
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A5055, from 26 November 1996 to 5 August 2024.
Severity
- Serious
Skoda Roomster crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 3 Sep 2018, 10:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 207 crash on the A5055 in Central Bedfordshire, 25 Jul 2017, 14:20
- Peugeot 207 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the A5055 in Luton, 23 Apr 2017, 02:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 1 Apr 2015, 19:05
- Vauxhall Corsa and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Citroen C1 crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 18 Dec 2014, 17:00
- Citroen C1 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes Vito crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 21 Jun 2012, 08:26
- Mercedes Vito and a goods vehicle 7.5 tonnes and over
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Isuzu Trucks NKR crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 25 Apr 2012, 10:50
- Isuzu Trucks NKR and Honda
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Iveco crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 24 Feb 2011, 17:00
- Iveco and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 3 Oct 2010, 05:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Car crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 1 Jun 2009, 17:00
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mitsubishi Shogun crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 20 Feb 2009, 15:56
- Mitsubishi Shogun and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Xantia crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 6 Apr 2005, 09:15
- Citroen Xantia and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Fiat Brava crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 22 Oct 2004, 08:45
- Fiat Brava and Rover Streetwise
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Volvo crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 28 Jul 2002, 17:00
- Volvo and Leyland
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 2 May 2002, 18:25
- Ford Escort and BMW 3 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 17 Jan 2002, 11:55
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 18 Nov 2001, 11:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 11 Nov 2001, 17:15
- Honda Civic and Renault Megane
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
London Taxis Int. TX1 crash on the A5055 in St. Helens, 18 Feb 2000, 02:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Honda Civic crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 15 Dec 1999, 10:20
- Honda Civic and Ford Mondeo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Peugeot Speedfight crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 7 Oct 1999, 19:50
- Peugeot Speedfight and Ford Sierra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Yamaha XJ 900 S crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 28 Jul 1998, 15:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Bicycle crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 18 Dec 1997, 07:15
- Pedal cycle and a taxi
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the A5055 in Liverpool, 26 Nov 1996, 09:05
- Rover 400 Series and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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