Slight
Honda NSC110E crash on the B131 in North Kesteven, 2 Jan 2017, 09:09
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017320001653
B131 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 38 collisions on the B131 from 1979 to 2017, with 41 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 2 were serious.
The last recorded collision on the B131 was on 2 January 2017.
- Collisions since 1979
- 38
- 4,780th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 41
- 1.08 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 2
- 4 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 2 Jan 2017
- Busiest year
- 1979
- 9 collisions
Crash severity on the B131
None of the 38 collisions on the B131 were fatal, and 5.3% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2017
- Fatal00%
- Serious25.3%
- Slight3695%
Where the B131 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,780th
- Most casualties
- 4,876th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,914th
B131 accidents by year
Collisions on the B131 peaked at 9 in 1979, and none have been recorded since 2017.
Collisions and casualties on the B131, 1979 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 | 5 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1981 | 4 | 4 |
| 1980 | 7 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 |
When crashes happen on the B131
Wednesday has the most collisions on the B131 (11), and 9am to noon is the busiest time of day (13).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday8 (21%)
- Tuesday4 (11%)
- Wednesday11 (29%)
- Thursday6 (16%)
- Friday8 (21%)
- Saturday1 (2.6%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am0 (0%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am9 (24%)
- 9am to noon13 (34%)
- Noon to 3pm5 (13%)
- 3pm to 6pm9 (24%)
- 6pm to 9pm2 (5.3%)
- 9pm to midnight0 (0%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (7.9%)
- February2 (5.3%)
- March4 (11%)
- April7 (18%)
- May2 (5.3%)
- June1 (2.6%)
- July5 (13%)
- August3 (7.9%)
- September6 (16%)
- October3 (7.9%)
- November1 (2.6%)
- December1 (2.6%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight36 (95%)
- Dark, street lights lit2 (5.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B131 crashes
On the B131, 89% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 87% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph34 (89%)
- 40 mph2 (5.3%)
- 60 mph1 (2.6%)
- Not recorded1 (2.6%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds32 (84%)
- Raining, no high winds3 (7.9%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.6%)
- Other2 (5.3%)
Road surface
- Dry33 (87%)
- Wet or damp4 (11%)
- Frost or ice1 (2.6%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway33 (87%)
- One way street or slip road2 (5.3%)
- Not recorded3 (7.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B131 crashes
Pedestrians make up 68% of the people killed or injured on the B131, followed by motorcyclists (15%).
Casualties by road user
- Pedestrian28 (68%)
- Motorcyclist6 (15%)
- Car occupant3 (7.3%)
- Cyclist2 (4.9%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (2.4%)
- Taxi or private hire car occupant1 (2.4%)
Vehicles involved
- Car17 (36%)
- Motorcycle11 (23%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes6 (13%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes5 (11%)
- Taxi or private hire car3 (6.4%)
- Pedal cycle2 (4.3%)
- Bus or coach1 (2.1%)
- Other2 (4.3%)
Casualties by age
- 16 to 209 (22%)
- 21 to 252 (4.9%)
- 26 to 3510 (24%)
- 36 to 4511 (27%)
- 46 to 555 (12%)
- 56 to 651 (2.4%)
- Over 751 (2.4%)
- Not recorded2 (4.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Pedestrian28 (68%)
- Driver or rider11 (27%)
- Passenger2 (4.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B131
Map of the 24 latest recorded crashes on the B131
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- 24 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B131 crashes by council area
Of the 38 collisions on the B131, 35 were in City of London.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | City of London | 35 | 36 | 0 | 1 |
B131 crashes by town
Collisions on the B131 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by City and County of the City of London (27) and Haringey (4).
Latest recorded crashes on the B131
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B131, from 8 September 1980 to 2 January 2017.
Severity
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B131 in the City of London, 13 Jul 1988, 16:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198848P643688
- Slight
Lorry crash on the B131 in the City of London, 16 Sep 1987, 08:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198748P652387
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B131 in the City of London, 7 Apr 1986, 16:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198648P619786
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 8 May 1985, 17:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198548P624185
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 23 Apr 1985, 11:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198548P621485
- Slight
Lorry crash on the B131 in the City of London, 3 Apr 1985, 10:20
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198548P618185
- Slight
Minibus crash on the B131 in the City of London, 3 Oct 1984, 14:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198448P645784
- Serious
Car crash on the B131 in Braintree, 26 May 1984, 11:40
- Car, another car and another car
- 3 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 19844200C0553
- Slight
Taxi crash on the B131 in the City of London, 23 Feb 1984, 12:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198448P505684
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 4 Jul 1983, 17:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198348P529783
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 7 Apr 1983, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198348D518083
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 3 Sep 1982, 10:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198248P534982
- Slight
Scooter crash on the B131 in the City of London, 19 Aug 1982, 08:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198248P532282
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B131 in the City of London, 14 Jul 1982, 13:25
- Motorcycle and a taxi
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198248P527282
- Slight
Lorry crash on the B131 in the City of London, 14 Apr 1982, 11:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198248P513582
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 12 Mar 1982, 18:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198248P509682
- Slight
Van crash on the B131 in the City of London, 6 Jan 1982, 11:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198248P500682
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 1 Oct 1981, 09:35
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198148P538981
- Slight
Car crash on the B131 in the City of London, 22 Sep 1981, 07:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198148P537581
- Slight
Lorry crash on the B131 in the City of London, 21 Aug 1981, 08:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198148P532781
- Slight
Bicycle crash on the B131 in the City of London, 4 Mar 1981, 10:20
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198148P508681
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B131 in the City of London, 18 Nov 1980, 15:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198048P542480
- Slight
Lorry crash on the B131 in the City of London, 22 Sep 1980, 08:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198048P533680
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B131 in the City of London, 8 Sep 1980, 13:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198048P532180