Slight
Mercedes Gla Class crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 25 Sep 2023, 07:30
- Mercedes Gla Class and Volkswagen Polo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2023451355950
B2038 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 30 collisions on the B2038 from 1980 to 2023, with 38 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 3 were serious.
The last recorded collision on the B2038 was on 25 September 2023.
- Collisions since 1980
- 30
- 4,903rd highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 38
- 1.27 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 3
- 3 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 25 Sep 2023
- Busiest year
- 2009
- 3 collisions
Crash severity on the B2038
None of the 30 collisions on the B2038 were fatal, and 10% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1980 to 2023
- Fatal00%
- Serious310%
- Slight2790%
Where the B2038 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,903rd
- Most casualties
- 4,903rd
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,901st
B2038 accidents by year
Collisions on the B2038 peaked at 3 in 2009, and none have been recorded since 2023.
Collisions and casualties on the B2038, 1980 to 2023
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2023
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the B2038
Monday has the most collisions on the B2038 (10), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (6).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday10 (33%)
- Tuesday4 (13%)
- Wednesday3 (10%)
- Thursday4 (13%)
- Friday6 (20%)
- Sunday3 (10%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (10%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am5 (17%)
- 9am to noon5 (17%)
- Noon to 3pm5 (17%)
- 3pm to 6pm6 (20%)
- 6pm to 9pm5 (17%)
- 9pm to midnight1 (3.3%)
Collisions by month
- January2 (6.7%)
- February3 (10%)
- March1 (3.3%)
- April3 (10%)
- June3 (10%)
- July5 (17%)
- August1 (3.3%)
- September3 (10%)
- October4 (13%)
- November2 (6.7%)
- December3 (10%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight22 (73%)
- Dark, street lights lit5 (17%)
- Dark, no street lighting3 (10%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B2038 crashes
On the B2038, 83% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 63% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph25 (83%)
- 40 mph3 (10%)
- 60 mph2 (6.7%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds22 (73%)
- Raining, no high winds1 (3.3%)
- Other4 (13%)
- Not recorded3 (10%)
Road surface
- Dry19 (63%)
- Wet or damp7 (23%)
- Frost or ice4 (13%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway26 (87%)
- Dual carriageway2 (6.7%)
- Roundabout1 (3.3%)
- Not recorded1 (3.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B2038 crashes
Car occupants make up 61% of the people killed or injured on the B2038, followed by motorcyclists (26%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant23 (61%)
- Motorcyclist10 (26%)
- Cyclist3 (7.9%)
- Pedestrian2 (5.3%)
Vehicles involved
- Car40 (71%)
- Motorcycle10 (18%)
- Pedal cycle3 (5.4%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes2 (3.6%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (1.8%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 101 (2.6%)
- 11 to 153 (7.9%)
- 16 to 209 (24%)
- 21 to 254 (11%)
- 26 to 357 (18%)
- 36 to 455 (13%)
- 46 to 554 (11%)
- 56 to 652 (5.3%)
- Over 753 (7.9%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider33 (87%)
- Passenger3 (7.9%)
- Pedestrian2 (5.3%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B2038
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B2038
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B2038 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B2038 were recorded in 2 council areas. Mole Valley has the most, with 26, followed by Brighton and Hove (3).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mole Valley | 26 | 32 | 0 | 3 |
| 2nd | Brighton and Hove | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
B2038 crashes by town
Of the 30 collisions on the B2038, 25 were in the built-up area of Dorking.
Latest recorded crashes on the B2038
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B2038, from 17 December 1982 to 25 September 2023.
Severity
- Serious
Skoda Karoq crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 21 Apr 2022, 18:25
- Skoda Karoq and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2022451168717
- Slight
Toyota Yaris crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 21 Oct 2021, 18:25
- Toyota Yaris and Suzuki
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021451101313
- Slight
Skoda Fabia crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 8 Nov 2019, 15:14
- Skoda Fabia, Toyota Avensis and Mazda MX-5
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019450896781
- Slight
Toyota Avensis crash on the B2038 in Brighton and Hove, 19 Apr 2016, 17:15
- Toyota Avensis and Citroen C4
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2016471602290
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B2038 in Mid Sussex, 10 Aug 2009, 18:19
- Vauxhall Astra and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2009470905827
- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 9 Jun 2009, 09:20
- Fiat Punto, Mini One and Renault Megane
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200945MO39807
- Slight
Kawasaki ZX600 crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 22 Apr 2009, 17:44
- Kawasaki ZX600 and Ford Transit Connect
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200945MO39625
- Slight
Volvo 440 crash on the B2038 in Brighton and Hove, 4 Mar 2005, 08:02
- Volvo 440, Hyundai Accent, a car, a goods vehicle 7.5 tonnes and over and 1 other vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2005470501467
- Serious
Bicycle crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 18 Feb 2005, 15:05
- Pedal cycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200545MO64662
- Slight
Nissan Primera crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 14 Oct 2002, 12:15
- Nissan Primera and Toyota Carina
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200245RE28179
- Slight
Austin Mini crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 1 Jul 2001, 09:40
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200145MW08205
- Slight
Citroen AX crash on the B2038 in Brighton and Hove, 27 Jul 1999, 12:02
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 199947C004707
- Slight
Ford Sierra crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 27 Oct 1998, 09:10
- Ford Sierra and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199845ED00376
- Serious
Bicycle crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 25 Jul 1996, 01:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199645ED00281
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 4 Sep 1995, 12:25
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
Ref 199545ED00281
- Slight
Suzuki SA crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 26 Jan 1990, 09:05
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199045ED00025
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 19 Feb 1989, 00:45
- Motorcycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198945ED00054
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 17 Jul 1988, 20:45
- Motorcycle and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198845ED00264
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 24 Dec 1987, 12:15
- Motorcycle, a car and another car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198745ED00528
- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 16 Jun 1986, 07:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198645ED00175
- Slight
Car crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 8 Oct 1984, 14:25
- Car and a motorcycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198445GK00188
- Slight
Car crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 18 Jul 1984, 17:30
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198445GK00126
- Slight
Car crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 2 Dec 1983, 08:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 198345GK00195
- Slight
Car crash on the B2038 in Mole Valley, 17 Dec 1982, 19:35
- Car, another car and another car
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 198245GK00256