Slight
Volvo V60 crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 11 May 2024, 19:20
- Volvo V60 and an electric motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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A5056 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 71 collisions on the A5056 from 1981 to 2024, with 116 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 8 were serious.
No collisions were recorded on the A5056 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1981
- 71
- 4,341st highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 116
- 1.63 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 8
- 8 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the A5056
None of the 71 collisions on the A5056 were fatal, and 11% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1981 to 2024
- Fatal00%
- Serious811%
- Slight6389%
Where the A5056 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,341st
- Most casualties
- 4,178th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,719th
A5056 accidents by year
Collisions on the A5056 peaked at 8 in 1990; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A5056, 1981 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 | 7 |
| 1992 | 4 | 7 |
| 1991 | 4 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 | 14 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 3 |
When crashes happen on the A5056
Tuesday has the most collisions on the A5056 (17), and 6am to 9am is the busiest time of day (17).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday9 (13%)
- Tuesday17 (24%)
- Wednesday9 (13%)
- Thursday14 (20%)
- Friday10 (14%)
- Saturday7 (9.9%)
- Sunday5 (7%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am4 (5.6%)
- 3am to 6am1 (1.4%)
- 6am to 9am17 (24%)
- 9am to noon10 (14%)
- Noon to 3pm9 (13%)
- 3pm to 6pm17 (24%)
- 6pm to 9pm9 (13%)
- 9pm to midnight4 (5.6%)
Collisions by month
- January5 (7%)
- February6 (8.5%)
- March10 (14%)
- April5 (7%)
- May4 (5.6%)
- June6 (8.5%)
- July8 (11%)
- August8 (11%)
- September4 (5.6%)
- October3 (4.2%)
- November3 (4.2%)
- December9 (13%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight54 (76%)
- Dark, street lights lit15 (21%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (1.4%)
- Dark, street lights unlit1 (1.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A5056 crashes
On the A5056, 94% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 63% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph67 (94%)
- 40 mph4 (5.6%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds54 (76%)
- Raining, no high winds12 (17%)
- Fine with high winds2 (2.8%)
- Raining with high winds2 (2.8%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Road surface
- Dry45 (63%)
- Wet or damp25 (35%)
- Frost or ice1 (1.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway58 (82%)
- Dual carriageway9 (13%)
- Roundabout4 (5.6%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A5056 crashes
Car occupants make up 68% of the people killed or injured on the A5056, followed by taxi or private hire car occupants (8.6%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant79 (68%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant10 (8.6%)
- Pedestrian8 (6.9%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)6 (5.2%)
- Motorcyclist5 (4.3%)
- Van occupant4 (3.4%)
- Cyclist3 (2.6%)
- E-scooter or powered transporter user1 (0.9%)
Vehicles involved
- Car101 (73%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes11 (8%)
- Taxi or private hire car8 (5.8%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes8 (5.8%)
- Motorcycle6 (4.3%)
- Pedal cycle4 (2.9%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (0.9%)
- 11 to 153 (2.6%)
- 16 to 2011 (9.5%)
- 21 to 2517 (15%)
- 26 to 3536 (31%)
- 36 to 4516 (14%)
- 46 to 5513 (11%)
- 56 to 6515 (13%)
- 66 to 753 (2.6%)
- Over 751 (0.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider68 (59%)
- Passenger40 (34%)
- Pedestrian8 (6.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A5056
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A5056
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
A5056 crashes by town
Collisions on the A5056 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Liverpool (65) and Litherland (3).
Recent crashes on the A5056
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A5056, from 8 January 2000 to 11 May 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Nissan Qashqai crash on the A5056 in Sefton, 26 Apr 2023, 16:30
- Nissan Qashqai and a taxi or private hire car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Focus crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 26 May 2022, 07:16
- Ford Focus and BMW R Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Audi A3 crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 6 Jun 2020, 16:20
- Audi A3 and BMW 3 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Mokka crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 4 Dec 2016, 10:50
- Vauxhall Mokka and Skoda Octavia
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 27 Jan 2016, 19:25
- Vauxhall Corsa and Saab 9-3
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 5 Jul 2015, 21:59
- Renault Clio, Volkswagen Golf and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 1 Aug 2012, 20:00
- Ford Transit and Volkswagen Passat
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Insignia crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 16 Sep 2011, 15:15
- Vauxhall Insignia and Vauxhall Zafira
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Serious
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 1 Mar 2011, 08:33
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Fiat Punto crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 19 Oct 2009, 08:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 8 Aug 2009, 06:40
- Ford Focus and Vauxhall Vectra
- 2 vehicles, 4 casualties
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- Slight
Seat Ibiza crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 6 Jun 2006, 08:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 15 Mar 2006, 07:50
- Motorcycle 125cc to 500cc and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 28 Feb 2006, 08:30
- Vauxhall Corsa and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 21 Jun 2005, 12:10
- Rover 400 Series, Nissan and Volkswagen Golf
- 3 vehicles, 4 casualties
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- Slight
Fiat Brava crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 27 Sep 2004, 08:30
- Fiat Brava and a goods vehicle 7.5 tonnes and over
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 28 Oct 2003, 17:50
- Nissan Micra and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Leyland DAF FA 55 crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 22 Jul 2002, 08:20
- Leyland DAF FA 55, Austin Mini and a car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Hyundai Accent crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 27 Feb 2002, 06:25
- Hyundai Accent and MAN
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Mercedes 200 crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 12 Apr 2001, 07:40
- Mercedes 200 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 309 crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 26 Mar 2001, 08:30
- Peugeot 309 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 1 Mar 2001, 09:45
- Vauxhall Astra and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 8 Feb 2000, 19:40
- Ford Escort and Austin Montego
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A5056 in Liverpool, 8 Jan 2000, 01:09
- Vauxhall Astra and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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