Serious
Yamaha FZ crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 3 Aug 2024, 10:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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B1342 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 73 collisions on the B1342 from 1979 to 2024, with 116 casualties. Of those crashes, 4 were fatal and 22 serious, and 4 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B1342 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 73
- 4,324th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 116
- 1.59 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 4
- 4 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 22
- 26 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the B1342
On the B1342, 5.5% of collisions were fatal and 30% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal45.5%
- Serious2230%
- Slight4764%
Where the B1342 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,324th
- Most casualties
- 4,178th
- Most fatal collisions
- 2,815th
- Most serious collisions
- 3,946th
B1342 accidents by year
Collisions on the B1342 peaked at 6 in 1981; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B1342, 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 | 4 |
| 1984 | 3 | 5 |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 6 | 16 |
| 1980 | 4 | 7 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the B1342
Saturday has the most collisions on the B1342 (19), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (20).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday17 (23%)
- Tuesday5 (6.8%)
- Wednesday5 (6.8%)
- Thursday11 (15%)
- Friday8 (11%)
- Saturday19 (26%)
- Sunday8 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am6 (8.2%)
- 3am to 6am2 (2.7%)
- 6am to 9am0 (0%)
- 9am to noon14 (19%)
- Noon to 3pm18 (25%)
- 3pm to 6pm20 (27%)
- 6pm to 9pm8 (11%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (6.8%)
Collisions by month
- January4 (5.5%)
- February4 (5.5%)
- March2 (2.7%)
- April6 (8.2%)
- May6 (8.2%)
- June8 (11%)
- July8 (11%)
- August14 (19%)
- September10 (14%)
- October1 (1.4%)
- November5 (6.8%)
- December5 (6.8%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight57 (78%)
- Dark, no street lighting13 (18%)
- Dark, street lights lit2 (2.7%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (1.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B1342 crashes
On the B1342, 90% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 62% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph6 (8.2%)
- 40 mph1 (1.4%)
- 60 mph66 (90%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds53 (73%)
- Raining, no high winds10 (14%)
- Fine with high winds3 (4.1%)
- Raining with high winds2 (2.7%)
- Other3 (4.1%)
- Not recorded2 (2.7%)
Road surface
- Dry45 (62%)
- Wet or damp22 (30%)
- Frost or ice5 (6.8%)
- Snow1 (1.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway73 (100%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B1342 crashes
Car occupants make up 77% of the people killed or injured on the B1342, followed by motorcyclists (10%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant89 (77%)
- Motorcyclist12 (10%)
- Cyclist6 (5.2%)
- Pedestrian4 (3.4%)
- Other vehicle occupant3 (2.6%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (0.9%)
- Van occupant1 (0.9%)
Vehicles involved
- Car86 (75%)
- Motorcycle10 (8.7%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes7 (6.1%)
- Pedal cycle5 (4.3%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes3 (2.6%)
- Other vehicle3 (2.6%)
- Goods vehicle, weight unknown1 (0.9%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 54 (3.4%)
- 6 to 106 (5.2%)
- 11 to 159 (7.8%)
- 16 to 2023 (20%)
- 21 to 2515 (13%)
- 26 to 3521 (18%)
- 36 to 4513 (11%)
- 46 to 559 (7.8%)
- 56 to 655 (4.3%)
- 66 to 7511 (9.5%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider62 (53%)
- Passenger50 (43%)
- Pedestrian4 (3.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B1342
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B1342
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Fatal
- Serious
- Slight
B1342 crashes by council area
All 73 collisions on the B1342 were in Northumberland.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Northumberland | 73 | 116 | 4 | 22 |
Recent crashes on the B1342
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B1342, from 29 September 2005 to 3 August 2024.
Severity
- Fatal
Lexus CT 200 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 17 Jul 2021, 12:09
- Lexus CT 200 and Nissan Juke
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Transit crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 24 Jun 2021, 16:05
- Ford Transit and a goods vehicle 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 207 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 14 Mar 2020, 01:43
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Dacia Sandero crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 26 Aug 2019, 16:22
- Dacia Sandero and Suzuki Alto
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2019100871488
- Serious
Scania crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 16 Jan 2019, 09:10
- Scania and Mercedes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019100355117
- Slight
Audi S3 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 3 Jan 2019, 09:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019100353289
- Serious
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 29 Sep 2018, 13:42
- Vauxhall Astra and a motorcycle over 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018100331445
- Slight
Lorry crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 19 Apr 2017, 15:30
- Goods vehicle, weight unknown and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017100175097
- Slight
Car crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 2 Jun 2016, 20:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Kawasaki ZX600 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 4 Aug 2012, 13:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Combo crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 16 Jun 2012, 13:30
- Vauxhall Combo and Ford Mondeo
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012100314912
- Serious
Mercedes B Class crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 12 Jun 2012, 18:15
- Mercedes B Class and another vehicle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 19 Jan 2010, 09:10
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes B Class crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 20 Dec 2009, 13:50
- Mercedes B Class and Suzuki SX4
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2009100900009
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 13 Jul 2009, 13:41
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2009100459009
- Slight
Toyota MR2 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 25 May 2009, 21:15
- Toyota MR2 and Suzuki Wagon R+
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009100386209
- Serious
Ford KA crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 16 Sep 2008, 21:40
- Ford KA and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2008100649608
- Slight
Volvo S40 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 5 Sep 2008, 17:40
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2008100625208
- Slight
Toyota Avensis crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 24 Aug 2007, 14:25
- Toyota Avensis and BMW 3 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007100602907
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 7 Apr 2007, 12:30
- Vauxhall Corsa and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007100242107
- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 17 Nov 2006, 21:03
- Peugeot 306 and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2006100845306
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 18 Jun 2006, 16:14
- Peugeot 206, a pedal cycle and another pedal cycle
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2006100439706
- Slight
Car crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 1 May 2006, 13:09
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2006100306706
- Serious
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B1342 in Northumberland, 29 Sep 2005, 10:33
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2005100766605