Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A5126 in Halton, 21 Aug 2024, 09:30
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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A5126 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 31 collisions on the A5126 from 1980 to 2024, with 39 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 3 serious, and 1 person was killed.
No collisions were recorded on the A5126 in 2025, after 2 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1980
- 31
- 4,884th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 39
- 1.26 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 3
- 3 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 3 in 2024
Crash severity on the A5126
On the A5126, 3.2% of collisions were fatal and 9.7% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1980 to 2024
- Fatal13.2%
- Serious39.7%
- Slight2787%
Where the A5126 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,884th
- Most casualties
- 4,895th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,901st
A5126 accidents by year
Collisions on the A5126 peaked at 6 in 2006; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the A5126, 1980 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 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the A5126
Wednesday has the most collisions on the A5126 (6), and 9am to noon is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday4 (13%)
- Tuesday4 (13%)
- Wednesday6 (19%)
- Thursday3 (9.7%)
- Friday6 (19%)
- Saturday4 (13%)
- Sunday4 (13%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (3.2%)
- 3am to 6am1 (3.2%)
- 6am to 9am5 (16%)
- 9am to noon9 (29%)
- Noon to 3pm6 (19%)
- 3pm to 6pm3 (9.7%)
- 6pm to 9pm3 (9.7%)
- 9pm to midnight3 (9.7%)
Collisions by month
- January2 (6.5%)
- February4 (13%)
- March1 (3.2%)
- April5 (16%)
- May1 (3.2%)
- June3 (9.7%)
- July2 (6.5%)
- August5 (16%)
- September2 (6.5%)
- October4 (13%)
- November1 (3.2%)
- December1 (3.2%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight22 (71%)
- Dark, street lights lit7 (23%)
- Dark, street lights unlit2 (6.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A5126 crashes
On the A5126, 55% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 52% on a wet or damp road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph1 (3.2%)
- 40 mph1 (3.2%)
- 60 mph17 (55%)
- 70 mph12 (39%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds17 (55%)
- Raining, no high winds8 (26%)
- Fine with high winds1 (3.2%)
- Snowing with high winds1 (3.2%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (3.2%)
- Other3 (9.7%)
Road surface
- Wet or damp16 (52%)
- Dry12 (39%)
- Snow2 (6.5%)
- Frost or ice1 (3.2%)
Type of road
- Dual carriageway14 (45%)
- One way street or slip road10 (32%)
- Single carriageway5 (16%)
- Roundabout2 (6.5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A5126 crashes
Car occupants make up 79% of the people killed or injured on the A5126, followed by motorcyclists (13%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant31 (79%)
- Motorcyclist5 (13%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)2 (5.1%)
- Van occupant1 (2.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car31 (79%)
- Motorcycle5 (13%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes2 (5.1%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (2.6%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 102 (5.1%)
- 11 to 152 (5.1%)
- 16 to 207 (18%)
- 21 to 254 (10%)
- 26 to 358 (21%)
- 36 to 456 (15%)
- 46 to 555 (13%)
- 66 to 753 (7.7%)
- Over 751 (2.6%)
- Not recorded1 (2.6%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider29 (74%)
- Passenger10 (26%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the A5126
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the A5126
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- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
Recent crashes on the A5126
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the A5126, from 21 July 1996 to 21 August 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A5126 in Halton, 2 Apr 2024, 08:10
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Puma crash on the A5126 in Halton, 22 Sep 2010, 17:28
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A5126 in Halton, 19 Sep 2010, 10:45
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Fatal
Alfa Romeo 156 crash on the A5126 in Halton, 8 Jan 2008, 18:54
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mitsubishi Shogun crash on the A5126 in Halton, 19 Aug 2007, 21:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the A5126 in Halton, 6 Oct 2006, 09:59
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A5126 in Halton, 5 Oct 2006, 05:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A5126 in Halton, 14 Aug 2006, 08:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A5126 in Halton, 20 May 2006, 02:21
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the A5126 in Halton, 11 Mar 2006, 09:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the A5126 in Flintshire, 2 Feb 2006, 19:31
- Vauxhall Corsa, a car and Ford Fiesta
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Fiat Marea crash on the A5126 in Halton, 16 Jan 2004, 06:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Fiat Ducato crash on the A5126 in Halton, 20 Jun 2003, 08:40
- Fiat Ducato and Renault Megane
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the A5126 in Halton, 9 Apr 2003, 21:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes C Class crash on the A5126 in Halton, 27 Feb 2001, 09:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Honda crash on the A5126 in Halton, 10 Jul 2000, 13:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the A5126 in Halton, 28 Nov 1999, 19:30
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Leyland DAF FA 45 crash on the A5126 in Halton, 19 Aug 1998, 13:01
- Leyland DAF FA 45 and Mercedes 400
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 1998078B41237
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A5126 in Halton, 1 Aug 1998, 12:59
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Renault 19 crash on the A5126 in Halton, 24 Jun 1998, 13:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A5126 in Halton, 10 Oct 1997, 09:15
- Ford Escort and Toyota MR2
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the A5126 in Halton, 28 Apr 1997, 09:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the A5126 in Halton, 31 Oct 1996, 12:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Motorcycle crash on the A5126 in Halton, 21 Jul 1996, 08:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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