Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 16 Dec 2013, 13:38
- Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Laguna
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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B2189 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 106 collisions on the B2189 from 1979 to 2013, with 122 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 24 were serious.
The last recorded collision on the B2189 was on 16 December 2013.
- Collisions since 1979
- 106
- 3,976th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 122
- 1.15 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 24
- 27 seriously injured
- Last recorded collision
- 16 Dec 2013
- Busiest year
- 2002
- 7 collisions
Crash severity on the B2189
None of the 106 collisions on the B2189 were fatal, and 23% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2013
- Fatal00%
- Serious2423%
- Slight8277%
Where the B2189 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 3,976th
- Most casualties
- 4,135th
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 3,851st
B2189 accidents by year
Collisions on the B2189 peaked at 7 in 2002, and none have been recorded since 2013.
Collisions and casualties on the B2189, 1979 to 2013
- Collisions
- Collisions in 2013: 2
- Casualties
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
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| Year | Collisions | Casualties |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 4 | 4 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 7 | 9 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 | 3 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 3 | 4 |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | 6 | 7 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 | 3 |
When crashes happen on the B2189
Monday has the most collisions on the B2189 (20), and noon to 3pm is the busiest time of day (27).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday20 (19%)
- Tuesday18 (17%)
- Wednesday16 (15%)
- Thursday15 (14%)
- Friday18 (17%)
- Saturday13 (12%)
- Sunday6 (5.7%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am2 (1.9%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am10 (9.4%)
- 9am to noon19 (18%)
- Noon to 3pm27 (25%)
- 3pm to 6pm21 (20%)
- 6pm to 9pm20 (19%)
- 9pm to midnight7 (6.6%)
Collisions by month
- January8 (7.5%)
- February9 (8.5%)
- March2 (1.9%)
- April9 (8.5%)
- May12 (11%)
- June10 (9.4%)
- July7 (6.6%)
- August9 (8.5%)
- September8 (7.5%)
- October12 (11%)
- November14 (13%)
- December6 (5.7%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight87 (82%)
- Dark, street lights lit16 (15%)
- Dark, no street lighting3 (2.8%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B2189 crashes
On the B2189, 92% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 70% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 20 mph3 (2.8%)
- 30 mph97 (92%)
- 40 mph3 (2.8%)
- 60 mph3 (2.8%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds85 (80%)
- Raining, no high winds16 (15%)
- Fog or mist1 (0.9%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (0.9%)
- Other1 (0.9%)
- Not recorded2 (1.9%)
Road surface
- Dry74 (70%)
- Wet or damp32 (30%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway103 (97%)
- One way street or slip road2 (1.9%)
- Dual carriageway1 (0.9%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B2189 crashes
Pedestrians make up 43% of the people killed or injured on the B2189, followed by car occupants (30%).
Casualties by road user
- Pedestrian52 (43%)
- Car occupant37 (30%)
- Motorcyclist20 (16%)
- Cyclist8 (6.6%)
- Van occupant3 (2.5%)
- Bus or coach occupant2 (1.6%)
Vehicles involved
- Car113 (68%)
- Motorcycle23 (14%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes15 (9%)
- Pedal cycle8 (4.8%)
- Bus or coach3 (1.8%)
- Agricultural vehicle1 (0.6%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes1 (0.6%)
- Other2 (1.2%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 109 (7.4%)
- 11 to 1514 (11%)
- 16 to 2033 (27%)
- 21 to 258 (6.6%)
- 26 to 3512 (9.8%)
- 36 to 458 (6.6%)
- 46 to 558 (6.6%)
- 56 to 6512 (9.8%)
- 66 to 753 (2.5%)
- Over 7511 (9%)
- Not recorded4 (3.3%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider57 (47%)
- Pedestrian52 (43%)
- Passenger13 (11%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of the latest recorded crashes on the B2189
Map of the 25 latest recorded crashes on the B2189
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B2189 crashes by council area
Collisions on the B2189 were recorded in 2 council areas. Tunbridge Wells has the most, with 97, followed by Hastings (8).
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tunbridge Wells | 97 | 113 | 0 | 24 |
| 2nd | Hastings | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
B2189 crashes by town
Collisions on the B2189 were recorded in 2 towns and built-up areas, led by Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells (86) and Hastings (8).
Latest recorded crashes on the B2189
These are the 25 latest recorded collisions on the B2189, from 30 September 2000 to 16 December 2013.
Severity
- Slight
Seat Alhambra crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 18 Jul 2013, 18:04
- Seat Alhambra and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Aprilia SR 50 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 1 Dec 2011, 08:30
- Aprilia SR 50 and a van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 1 Nov 2010, 15:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo S60 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 11 Jun 2010, 20:30
- Volvo S60 and Vauxhall Corsa
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Rover 25 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 25 Apr 2010, 12:29
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 15 Feb 2010, 11:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Harley-Davidson FXST crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 26 Jul 2008, 08:00
- Harley-Davidson FXST and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 24 Jul 2007, 18:28
- Car and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Dennis crash on the B2189 in Hastings, 24 Nov 2006, 22:41
- Dennis and a taxi or private hire car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 5 Nov 2004, 10:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Toyota Corolla crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 14 Jul 2003, 13:45
- Toyota Corolla and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Honda NSR125 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 25 Nov 2002, 09:30
- Honda NSR125 and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes E Class crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 22 Oct 2002, 14:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo 940 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 21 Oct 2002, 16:20
- Volvo 940 and Rover 100 Series
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 13 Jun 2002, 09:00
- Vauxhall Vectra, a car and an agricultural vehicle
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mazda E2000 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 12 Jun 2002, 10:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen AX crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 25 May 2002, 18:50
- Citroen AX and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Mercedes 200 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 12 Apr 2002, 20:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 106 crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 5 Dec 2001, 13:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Suzuki Swift crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 15 Oct 2001, 20:05
- Suzuki Swift and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Nissan Prairie crash on the B2189 in Hastings, 15 Oct 2001, 11:20
- Nissan Prairie and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Land Rover Freelander crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 28 Apr 2001, 13:20
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Car crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 9 Oct 2000, 16:50
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Serious
Ford Escort crash on the B2189 in Tunbridge Wells, 30 Sep 2000, 22:50
- Ford Escort and Renault Clio
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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