Slight
BMW 3 Series crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 19 Jun 2020, 14:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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A66(M) accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 45 collisions on the A66(M) from 1979 to 2020, with 57 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 14 serious, and 1 person was killed.
The last recorded collision on the A66(M) was on 19 June 2020.
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- Collisions since 1979
- 45
- 4,672nd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 57
- 1.27 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 14
- 15 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 19 Jun 2020
- Busiest year
- 2006
- 5 collisions
Crash severity on the A66(M)
On the A66(M), 2.2% of collisions were fatal and 31% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2020
- Fatal12.2%
- Serious1431%
- Slight3067%
Where the A66(M) ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,672nd
- Most casualties
- 4,711th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,361st
A66(M) accidents by year
Collisions on the A66(M) peaked at 5 in 2006, and none have been recorded since 2020.
Collisions and casualties on the A66(M), 1979 to 2020
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2020: 2
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | 4 | 4 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the A66(M)
Monday has the most collisions on the A66(M) (10), and 6am to 9am is the busiest time of day (11).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday10 (22%)
- Tuesday6 (13%)
- Wednesday8 (18%)
- Thursday2 (4.4%)
- Friday7 (16%)
- Saturday4 (8.9%)
- Sunday8 (18%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.2%)
- 3am to 6am1 (2.2%)
- 6am to 9am11 (24%)
- 9am to noon6 (13%)
- Noon to 3pm7 (16%)
- 3pm to 6pm10 (22%)
- 6pm to 9pm5 (11%)
- 9pm to midnight4 (8.9%)
Collisions by month
- January6 (13%)
- February1 (2.2%)
- March3 (6.7%)
- April5 (11%)
- May4 (8.9%)
- June3 (6.7%)
- July4 (8.9%)
- August5 (11%)
- September3 (6.7%)
- October2 (4.4%)
- November5 (11%)
- December4 (8.9%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight36 (80%)
- Dark, no street lighting9 (20%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in A66(M) crashes
On the A66(M), 82% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 70 mph and 62% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 60 mph8 (18%)
- 70 mph37 (82%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds34 (76%)
- Raining, no high winds5 (11%)
- Raining with high winds2 (4.4%)
- Fog or mist1 (2.2%)
- Other3 (6.7%)
Road surface
- Dry28 (62%)
- Wet or damp13 (29%)
- Frost or ice4 (8.9%)
Type of road
- Dual carriageway34 (76%)
- Single carriageway5 (11%)
- Roundabout4 (8.9%)
- One way street or slip road2 (4.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in A66(M) crashes
Car occupants make up 79% of the people killed or injured on the A66(M), followed by motorcyclists (12%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant45 (79%)
- Motorcyclist7 (12%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)2 (3.5%)
- Cyclist1 (1.8%)
- Minibus occupant1 (1.8%)
- Van occupant1 (1.8%)
Vehicles involved
- Car45 (75%)
- Motorcycle7 (12%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes4 (6.7%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes2 (3.3%)
- Minibus1 (1.7%)
- Pedal cycle1 (1.7%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 101 (1.8%)
- 11 to 152 (3.5%)
- 16 to 205 (8.8%)
- 21 to 2510 (18%)
- 26 to 3520 (35%)
- 36 to 457 (12%)
- 46 to 5510 (18%)
- 66 to 751 (1.8%)
- Over 751 (1.8%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider41 (72%)
- Passenger16 (28%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the A66(M)
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the A66(M)
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
A66(M) crashes by council area
Of the 45 collisions on the A66(M), 43 were in North Yorkshire.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | North Yorkshire | 43 | 54 | 1 | 12 |
Latest recorded crashes on the A66(M)
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the A66(M), from 12 December 2004 to 19 June 2020.
Severity
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 27 May 2020, 18:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2020122000500
- Serious
Nissan Primera crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 3 Aug 2018, 17:14
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2018121800104
- Slight
Land Rover Freelander crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 27 Jul 2018, 06:25
- Land Rover Freelander and Mini Cooper
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2018121800125
- Slight
Ford S-Max crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 4 Dec 2016, 14:25
- Ford S-Max and Seat Leon
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016120218933
- Slight
BMW 5 Series crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 10 Nov 2015, 10:35
- BMW 5 Series and Ford Fiesta
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2015120209251
- Slight
Ford Transit Custom crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 21 Jan 2014, 08:20
- Ford Transit Custom, a car and Mazda CX5
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2014120010882
- Slight
Toyota Yaris crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 25 Dec 2013, 12:28
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2013120222691
- Slight
Peugeot 406 crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 5 Oct 2009, 17:24
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009120173410
- Serious
Renault Laguna crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 26 Apr 2009, 17:04
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009120069973
- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 5 Mar 2009, 19:20
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2009120036950
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 18 Jan 2008, 18:41
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2008120180427
- Slight
Car crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 6 Aug 2007, 07:48
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2007122180121
- Serious
Renault Clio crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 21 May 2007, 09:55
- Renault Clio and DAF Trucks FA 45LF
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007121410141
- Slight
Honda Accord crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 12 Dec 2006, 17:06
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2006123460353
- Slight
Car crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 22 Nov 2006, 08:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2006123260092
- Slight
Peugeot 307 crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 18 Sep 2006, 02:06
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2006122610026
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 16 Sep 2006, 21:25
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2006122590887
- Fatal
Nissan Sunny crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 8 Apr 2006, 15:45
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 2006120980506
- Slight
Scania crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 7 Sep 2005, 09:40
- Scania and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2005122500173
- Slight
Yamaha R6 crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 10 Jul 2005, 11:18
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2005121910351
- Slight
Volvo crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 2 Jun 2005, 15:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2005121530730
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 14 May 2005, 19:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2005121340855
- Serious
Car crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 3 Jan 2005, 13:15
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2005120030235
- Slight
Renault Megane crash on the A66(M) in North Yorkshire, 12 Dec 2004, 04:28
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2004123470118