Slight
Renault Trucks crash on the A6(M) in South Staffordshire, 31 Jul 2017, 11:40
- Renault Trucks and Fiat Doblo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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A6(M) accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 46 collisions on the A6(M) from 1985 to 2017, with 51 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 4 serious, and 1 person was killed.
The last recorded collision on the A6(M) was on 31 July 2017.
- Collisions since 1985
- 46
- 4,653rd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 51
- 1.11 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 4
- 4 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 31 Jul 2017
- Busiest year
- 2001
- 6 collisions
Crash severity on the A6(M)
On the A6(M), 2.2% of collisions were fatal and 8.7% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1985 to 2017
- Fatal12.2%
- Serious48.7%
- Slight4189%
Where the A6(M) ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,653rd
- Most casualties
- 4,769th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,879th
A6(M) accidents by year
Collisions on the A6(M) peaked at 6 in 2001, and none have been recorded since 2017.
Collisions and casualties on the A6(M), 1985 to 2017
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2017: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 3 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 5 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the A6(M)
Tuesday has the most collisions on the A6(M) (8), and 9am to noon is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday7 (15%)
- Tuesday8 (17%)
- Wednesday8 (17%)
- Thursday4 (8.7%)
- Friday6 (13%)
- Saturday6 (13%)
- Sunday7 (15%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am2 (4.3%)
- 3am to 6am2 (4.3%)
- 6am to 9am6 (13%)
- 9am to noon9 (20%)
- Noon to 3pm8 (17%)
- 3pm to 6pm8 (17%)
- 6pm to 9pm8 (17%)
- 9pm to midnight3 (6.5%)
Collisions by month
- January4 (8.7%)
- February4 (8.7%)
- March1 (2.2%)
- April2 (4.3%)
- May6 (13%)
- June6 (13%)
- July7 (15%)
- August2 (4.3%)
- September4 (8.7%)
- October2 (4.3%)
- November4 (8.7%)
- December4 (8.7%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight31 (67%)
- Dark, street lights lit13 (28%)
- Dark, no street lighting2 (4.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A6(M) crashes
On the A6(M), 54% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 59% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph5 (11%)
- 60 mph25 (54%)
- 70 mph16 (35%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds34 (74%)
- Raining, no high winds8 (17%)
- Fine with high winds2 (4.3%)
- Fog or mist2 (4.3%)
Road surface
- Dry27 (59%)
- Wet or damp17 (37%)
- Frost or ice2 (4.3%)
Type of road
- Dual carriageway18 (39%)
- Roundabout16 (35%)
- Single carriageway11 (24%)
- One way street or slip road1 (2.2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A6(M) crashes
Car occupants make up 53% of the people killed or injured on the A6(M), followed by motorcyclists (31%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant27 (53%)
- Motorcyclist16 (31%)
- Cyclist3 (5.9%)
- Bus or coach occupant2 (3.9%)
- Pedestrian2 (3.9%)
- Van occupant1 (2%)
Vehicles involved
- Car54 (64%)
- Motorcycle16 (19%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes6 (7.1%)
- Bus or coach3 (3.5%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes3 (3.5%)
- Pedal cycle3 (3.5%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 54 (7.8%)
- 16 to 204 (7.8%)
- 21 to 259 (18%)
- 26 to 359 (18%)
- 36 to 4514 (27%)
- 46 to 557 (14%)
- 56 to 654 (7.8%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider41 (80%)
- Passenger8 (16%)
- Pedestrian2 (3.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the A6(M)
Map of the 24 latest recorded crashes on the A6(M)
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- 24 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
A6(M) crashes by council area
Collisions on the A6(M) were recorded in 4 council areas. Luton has the most, with 29, followed by Central Bedfordshire (9) and Westmorland and Furness (4).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Luton | 29 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| 2nd | Central Bedfordshire | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd | Westmorland and Furness | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th | Cumberland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Latest recorded crashes on the A6(M)
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the A6(M), from 17 October 1991 to 31 July 2017.
Severity
- Slight
Citroen BX crash on the A6(M) in Westmorland and Furness, 30 Jul 2001, 22:50
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2001030002197
- Slight
Leyland crash on the A6(M) in Cumberland, 17 Jul 2001, 11:38
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A6(M) in Cumberland, 11 Jul 2001, 14:50
- Vauxhall Cavalier and a bus or coach (17 or more seats)
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2001030001993
- Slight
Car crash on the A6(M) in Cumberland, 9 Jul 2001, 10:15
- Car and a bus or coach (17 or more seats)
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2001030001975
- Slight
Land Rover 90 crash on the A6(M) in Westmorland and Furness, 19 Jun 2001, 08:51
- Land Rover 90 and Volkswagen Bora
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2001030001780
- Slight
Mitsubishi Colt crash on the A6(M) in Westmorland and Furness, 5 Jan 2001, 18:15
- Mitsubishi Colt and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2001030000156
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the A6(M) in Westmorland and Furness, 2 Nov 1998, 06:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1998030003347
- Serious
Kawasaki crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 10 Aug 1996, 10:45
- Kawasaki, a car and Peugeot 205
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19964000C1231
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A6(M) in Central Bedfordshire, 22 Apr 1996, 13:30
- Ford Escort and Austin Montego
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19964000D0474
- Slight
Volvo 850 crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 7 Dec 1994, 13:10
- Volvo 850 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19944000C1943
- Slight
Kawasaki crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 15 May 1994, 13:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 19944000C0744
- Slight
Honda MBX125FE crash on the A6(M) in Central Bedfordshire, 13 Mar 1994, 13:45
- Honda MBX125FE and Mitsubishi Galant
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19944000D0266
- Slight
Citroen AX crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 9 Feb 1994, 04:40
- Citroen AX and Honda CB125TD
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19944000C0207
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 5 Jan 1994, 18:45
- Vauxhall Astra and Bedford
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19944000C0031
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 4 Jul 1993, 17:15
- Vauxhall Astra and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19934000C0987
- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 23 May 1993, 10:35
- Vauxhall Astra and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19934000C0784
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 16 Apr 1993, 08:25
- Vauxhall Cavalier and a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19934000C0590
- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A6(M) in Central Bedfordshire, 15 Nov 1992, 02:35
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 19924000C1396
- Slight
Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 30 Jun 1992, 17:45
- Vauxhall Cavalier and Rover Montego
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19924000C0723
- Slight
Renault 18 crash on the A6(M) in Central Bedfordshire, 13 Jun 1992, 23:15
- Renault 18 and Renault 5
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19924000C0664
- Slight
Morris Mini crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 21 Jan 1992, 07:25
- Morris Mini and Honda
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19924000C0056
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 24 Dec 1991, 15:10
- Ford Fiesta, a car and Ford Sierra
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19914000C1482
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 16 Dec 1991, 05:40
- Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Cavalier
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19914000C1451
- Slight
Ford Escort crash on the A6(M) in Luton, 17 Oct 1991, 20:10
- Ford Escort and Kawasaki
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 19914000C1152