Serious
Honda NSS crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 27 Feb 2025, 20:51
- Honda NSS and Skoda Fabia
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2025471559516
B2157 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 60 collisions on the B2157 from 1979 to 2025, with 78 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 13 were serious.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B2157, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1979
- 60
- 4,476th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 78
- 1.30 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 13
- 14 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B2157
None of the 60 collisions on the B2157 were fatal, and 22% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2025
- Fatal00%
- Serious1322%
- Slight4778%
Where the B2157 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,476th
- Most casualties
- 4,498th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,432nd
B2157 accidents by year
Collisions on the B2157 peaked at 5 in 1997 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B2157, 1979 to 2025
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2025: 1
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 | 3 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | 4 | 5 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 4 |
When crashes happen on the B2157
Tuesday has the most collisions on the B2157 (12), and 6am to 9am is the busiest time of day (15).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday8 (13%)
- Tuesday12 (20%)
- Wednesday10 (17%)
- Thursday9 (15%)
- Friday7 (12%)
- Saturday7 (12%)
- Sunday7 (12%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am2 (3.3%)
- 3am to 6am1 (1.7%)
- 6am to 9am15 (25%)
- 9am to noon10 (17%)
- Noon to 3pm4 (6.7%)
- 3pm to 6pm15 (25%)
- 6pm to 9pm9 (15%)
- 9pm to midnight4 (6.7%)
Collisions by month
- January4 (6.7%)
- February6 (10%)
- March4 (6.7%)
- April4 (6.7%)
- May6 (10%)
- June2 (3.3%)
- July4 (6.7%)
- August8 (13%)
- September4 (6.7%)
- October5 (8.3%)
- November8 (13%)
- December5 (8.3%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight44 (73%)
- Dark, no street lighting8 (13%)
- Dark, street lights lit8 (13%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B2157 crashes
On the B2157, 40% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 40 mph and 58% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph2 (3.3%)
- 30 mph22 (37%)
- 40 mph24 (40%)
- 50 mph2 (3.3%)
- 60 mph7 (12%)
- 70 mph3 (5%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds46 (77%)
- Raining, no high winds8 (13%)
- Raining with high winds3 (5%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (1.7%)
- Other2 (3.3%)
Road surface
- Dry35 (58%)
- Wet or damp21 (35%)
- Frost or ice3 (5%)
- Snow1 (1.7%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway51 (85%)
- Roundabout9 (15%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B2157 crashes
Car occupants make up 63% of the people killed or injured on the B2157, followed by motorcyclists (12%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant49 (63%)
- Motorcyclist9 (12%)
- Pedestrian9 (12%)
- Bus or coach occupant4 (5.1%)
- Cyclist4 (5.1%)
- Minibus occupant3 (3.8%)
Vehicles involved
- Car88 (79%)
- Motorcycle8 (7.2%)
- Pedal cycle4 (3.6%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes4 (3.6%)
- Bus or coach2 (1.8%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes2 (1.8%)
- Minibus2 (1.8%)
- Taxi or private hire car1 (0.9%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 53 (3.8%)
- 6 to 104 (5.1%)
- 11 to 1510 (13%)
- 16 to 2015 (19%)
- 21 to 2512 (15%)
- 26 to 358 (10%)
- 36 to 459 (12%)
- 46 to 556 (7.7%)
- 56 to 656 (7.7%)
- 66 to 754 (5.1%)
- Over 751 (1.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider41 (53%)
- Passenger28 (36%)
- Pedestrian9 (12%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B2157
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B2157
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B2157 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B2157 were recorded in 2 council areas. Wealden has the most, with 55, followed by Portsmouth (5).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Wealden | 55 | 71 | 0 | 12 |
| 2nd | Portsmouth | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
B2157 crashes by town
Collisions on the B2157 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Crowborough (37) and Portsmouth (5).
Recent crashes on the B2157
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B2157, from 8 February 1998 to 27 February 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Land Rover Defender crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 11 Dec 2022, 20:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2022471253659
- Slight
Ford KA crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 23 Aug 2021, 15:50
- Ford KA and Audi Q3
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2021471080025
- Slight
Hyundai Getz crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 24 May 2019, 14:31
- Hyundai Getz and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019471902680
- Serious
Renault Trafic crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 27 Mar 2019, 10:10
- Renault Trafic and Suzuki GSXR 600
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2019471901650
- Slight
Mini Cooper crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 9 Jul 2018, 08:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2018471803861
- Slight
Peugeot 307 crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 17 Feb 2017, 21:00
- Peugeot 307 and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2017471700984
- Slight
Mercedes E Class crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 14 Feb 2015, 17:40
- Mercedes E Class and Mazda MX-5
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2015471500933
- Serious
Peugeot 406 crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 7 Aug 2014, 01:00
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2014471404512
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 3 May 2012, 07:36
- Vauxhall Corsa, Citroen AX and Vauxhall Corsa
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2012471202261
- Serious
Toyota Avensis crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 25 Feb 2012, 11:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2012471201032
- Slight
Toyota Yaris crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 29 Aug 2009, 10:15
- Toyota Yaris and Citroen Xsara
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2009470906375
- Slight
Volkswagen Polo crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 7 Sep 2008, 11:53
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2008470806904
- Slight
Mini Cooper crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 31 Jul 2007, 08:19
- Mini Cooper, a car, Peugeot 206, Mercedes CLK Class and 1 other vehicle
- 5 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2007470706471
- Slight
Car crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 20 Mar 2007, 10:53
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2007470702457
- Slight
Saab 900 crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 27 Apr 2005, 08:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2005470503983
- Serious
Volkswagen Scirocco crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 5 Mar 2005, 02:27
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2005470501480
- Serious
Volkswagen Bora crash on the B2157 in Portsmouth, 26 Nov 2002, 09:59
- Volkswagen Bora and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2002440KK2614
- Slight
Volvo crash on the B2157 in Portsmouth, 28 Oct 2002, 14:30
- Volvo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
Ref 2002440KK2365
- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 1 Oct 2002, 10:15
- Renault Clio and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200247K155090
- Slight
Dennis crash on the B2157 in Portsmouth, 25 Jun 2002, 15:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2002440KK1346
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 1 May 2001, 17:00
- Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Omega
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200147S136989
- Slight
Fiat Ducato crash on the B2157 in Portsmouth, 3 Aug 2000, 10:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2000440KS0609
- Slight
Volvo 740 crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 1 Nov 1999, 14:50
- Volvo 740, Nissan Micra and a goods vehicle 7.5 tonnes and over
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199947H003816
- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B2157 in Wealden, 8 Feb 1998, 16:15
- Vauxhall Vectra and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199847HA80094