Serious
Kia Picanto crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 20 Jul 2024, 09:15
- Kia Picanto and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024371476165
B1126 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 50 collisions on the B1126 from 1979 to 2024, with 65 casualties. Of those crashes, 3 were fatal and 11 serious, and 3 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B1126 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 50
- 4,603rd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 65
- 1.30 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 3
- 3 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 11
- 13 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the B1126
On the B1126, 6% of collisions were fatal and 22% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal36%
- Serious1122%
- Slight3672%
Where the B1126 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,603rd
- Most casualties
- 4,629th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,114th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,550th
B1126 accidents by year
Collisions on the B1126 peaked at 4 in 1994; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B1126, 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 4 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 4 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 4 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 3 |
When crashes happen on the B1126
Wednesday has the most collisions on the B1126 (12), and 6pm to 9pm is the busiest time of day (10).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday10 (20%)
- Tuesday5 (10%)
- Wednesday12 (24%)
- Thursday7 (14%)
- Friday8 (16%)
- Saturday4 (8%)
- Sunday4 (8%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am0 (0%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am9 (18%)
- 9am to noon7 (14%)
- Noon to 3pm8 (16%)
- 3pm to 6pm6 (12%)
- 6pm to 9pm10 (20%)
- 9pm to midnight10 (20%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (6%)
- February5 (10%)
- March3 (6%)
- April4 (8%)
- May4 (8%)
- June2 (4%)
- July7 (14%)
- August5 (10%)
- September4 (8%)
- October2 (4%)
- November4 (8%)
- December7 (14%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight33 (66%)
- Dark, street lights lit9 (18%)
- Dark, no street lighting8 (16%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B1126 crashes
On the B1126, 62% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 64% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph31 (62%)
- 40 mph1 (2%)
- 60 mph18 (36%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds39 (78%)
- Raining, no high winds5 (10%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2%)
- Fog or mist1 (2%)
- Other4 (8%)
Road surface
- Dry32 (64%)
- Wet or damp13 (26%)
- Frost or ice4 (8%)
- Snow1 (2%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway49 (98%)
- Roundabout1 (2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B1126 crashes
Car occupants make up 52% of the people killed or injured on the B1126, followed by motorcyclists (15%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant34 (52%)
- Motorcyclist10 (15%)
- Pedestrian10 (15%)
- Cyclist9 (14%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (1.5%)
- Van occupant1 (1.5%)
Vehicles involved
- Car52 (68%)
- Motorcycle10 (13%)
- Pedal cycle9 (12%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes3 (3.9%)
- Bus or coach1 (1.3%)
- Minibus1 (1.3%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (1.5%)
- 6 to 102 (3.1%)
- 11 to 154 (6.2%)
- 16 to 2016 (25%)
- 21 to 258 (12%)
- 26 to 357 (11%)
- 36 to 456 (9.2%)
- 46 to 553 (4.6%)
- 56 to 656 (9.2%)
- 66 to 757 (11%)
- Over 753 (4.6%)
- Not recorded2 (3.1%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider41 (63%)
- Passenger14 (22%)
- Pedestrian10 (15%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B1126
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B1126
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B1126 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B1126 were recorded in 2 council areas. East Suffolk has the most, with 47, followed by Lincoln (3).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | East Suffolk | 47 | 62 | 3 | 11 |
| 2nd | Lincoln | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
B1126 crashes by town
Of the 50 collisions on the B1126, 3 were in the built-up area of Lincoln.
Recent crashes on the B1126
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B1126, from 21 December 1994 to 20 July 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Skoda Octavia crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 2 May 2023, 16:20
- Skoda Octavia and Land Rover Freelander
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023371303946
- Serious
Mazda crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 23 Feb 2021, 08:35
- Mazda, Seat Ibiza and Honda Jazz
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2021371030036
- Slight
Mercedes GLC Class crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 27 Nov 2020, 10:05
- Mercedes GLC Class and Volkswagen Passat
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020371007830
- Slight
Car crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 23 Aug 2014, 22:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201437EA83050
- Slight
Fiat 500 crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 29 Jul 2012, 11:36
- Fiat 500 and a motorcycle 125cc and under
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012370304712
- Slight
Rover 25 crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 29 Sep 2011, 12:30
- Rover 25 and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2011370386711
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 27 Jan 2011, 19:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2011370039011
- Slight
Vauxhall Zafira crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 13 Sep 2010, 16:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201037L018455
- Slight
Iveco crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 1 Feb 2010, 07:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201037L017795
- Slight
Rover 400 Series crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 1 Jan 2010, 15:34
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201037L017681
- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 13 Jul 2009, 09:58
- Nissan Micra and Hyundai Getz
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200937L017118
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 13 Mar 2007, 22:35
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200737L014062
- Slight
Car crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 29 Jan 2007, 07:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200737L013923
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 29 Apr 2006, 22:08
- Ford Focus and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200637L012843
- Serious
Rover 25 crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 1 Dec 2005, 21:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200537L012300
- Slight
Volvo 460 crash on the B1126 in Lincoln, 15 Sep 2003, 23:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200332D140003
- Slight
Yamaha DT 125 R crash on the B1126 in Lincoln, 25 Jul 2003, 07:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200332D109503
- Fatal
Ford KA crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 22 Aug 2001, 20:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200137L006035
- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 22 Dec 2000, 21:12
- Ford Escort and Skoda Felicia
- 2 vehicles, 6 casualties
Ref 200037L005158
- Slight
Peugeot 309 crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 29 Nov 2000, 08:50
- Peugeot 309 and a minibus (8 to 16 seats)
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200037L005050
- Slight
Volkswagen Passat crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 9 Oct 1997, 18:05
- Volkswagen Passat and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199737L002010
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 8 Oct 1997, 18:35
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 199737L002002
- Serious
Yamaha crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 5 Mar 1995, 18:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1995372201300
- Serious
Fiat Strada crash on the B1126 in East Suffolk, 21 Dec 1994, 07:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 1994372207340