Slight
Vauxhall Vivaro crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 6 May 2025, 19:27
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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B3138 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 35 collisions on the B3138 from 1987 to 2025, with 44 casualties. Of those crashes, none were fatal and 7 were serious.
In 2025 there was 1 collision on the B3138, up from none in 2024, with 1 casualty.
- Collisions since 1987
- 35
- 4,816th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 44
- 1.26 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 0
- No one killed
- Serious collisions
- 7
- 7 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 1
- Up from none in 2024
Crash severity on the B3138
None of the 35 collisions on the B3138 were fatal, and 20% were serious (18% across Great Britain).
Collisions by severity, 1987 to 2025
- Fatal00%
- Serious720%
- Slight2880%
Where the B3138 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,816th
- Most casualties
- 4,851st
- Most fatal collisions
- 4,444th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,768th
B3138 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3138 peaked at 5 in 1995 and were down to 1 in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3138, 1987 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 5 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 5 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
When crashes happen on the B3138
Saturday has the most collisions on the B3138 (7), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (9).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday6 (17%)
- Tuesday5 (14%)
- Wednesday6 (17%)
- Thursday4 (11%)
- Friday6 (17%)
- Saturday7 (20%)
- Sunday1 (2.9%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am1 (2.9%)
- 3am to 6am0 (0%)
- 6am to 9am5 (14%)
- 9am to noon7 (20%)
- Noon to 3pm6 (17%)
- 3pm to 6pm9 (26%)
- 6pm to 9pm5 (14%)
- 9pm to midnight2 (5.7%)
Collisions by month
- January5 (14%)
- February1 (2.9%)
- March1 (2.9%)
- April4 (11%)
- May5 (14%)
- June2 (5.7%)
- July1 (2.9%)
- August3 (8.6%)
- September3 (8.6%)
- October4 (11%)
- November2 (5.7%)
- December4 (11%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight30 (86%)
- Dark, street lights lit5 (14%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3138 crashes
On the B3138, 91% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 30 mph and 74% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph32 (91%)
- 40 mph1 (2.9%)
- 60 mph2 (5.7%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds32 (91%)
- Raining, no high winds2 (5.7%)
- Fine with high winds1 (2.9%)
Road surface
- Dry26 (74%)
- Wet or damp9 (26%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway35 (100%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3138 crashes
Car occupants make up 55% of the people killed or injured on the B3138, followed by pedestrians (25%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant24 (55%)
- Pedestrian11 (25%)
- Motorcyclist7 (16%)
- Cyclist2 (4.5%)
Vehicles involved
- Car46 (77%)
- Motorcycle7 (12%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes4 (6.7%)
- Pedal cycle2 (3.3%)
- Goods vehicle, weight unknown1 (1.7%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 51 (2.3%)
- 6 to 101 (2.3%)
- 11 to 156 (14%)
- 16 to 2010 (23%)
- 21 to 253 (6.8%)
- 26 to 359 (20%)
- 36 to 456 (14%)
- 46 to 553 (6.8%)
- 56 to 651 (2.3%)
- 66 to 752 (4.5%)
- Not recorded2 (4.5%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider25 (57%)
- Pedestrian11 (25%)
- Passenger8 (18%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3138
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3138
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B3138 crashes by council area
Of the 35 collisions on the B3138, 32 were in North Devon.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | North Devon | 32 | 38 | 0 | 5 |
B3138 crashes by town
Of the 35 collisions on the B3138, 29 were in the built-up area of Barnstaple.
Recent crashes on the B3138
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3138, from 13 January 1995 to 6 May 2025.
Severity
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 6 Oct 2023, 12:20
- Vauxhall Astra, Volkswagen Touran and Ford Transit
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2023501360176
- Slight
Car crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 10 Oct 2022, 15:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2022501229088
- Slight
Vauxhall Insignia crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 9 Feb 2022, 18:44
- Vauxhall Insignia and Citroen C4
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Renault Captur crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 27 Dec 2021, 09:21
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2021501149771
- Slight
Mercedes C Class crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 30 Jan 2021, 10:40
- Mercedes C Class and Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2021501021655
- Slight
Lorry crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 20 Apr 2017, 15:30
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017500177737
- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 3 Oct 2015, 07:52
- Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201550CB2U011
- Slight
Ford Mondeo crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 7 May 2015, 11:43
- Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot 206
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201550CB2U004
- Slight
Peugeot 306 crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 3 Nov 2014, 13:34
- Peugeot 306 and a motorcycle 125cc and under
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201450CB2U013
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 25 May 2014, 11:46
- Peugeot 206 and Kawasaki ZX750
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201450CB2U004
- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 10 Jan 2014, 11:35
- Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Focus
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201450CB2U001
- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 20 Apr 2012, 15:26
- Vauxhall Corsa and Suzuki EN 125
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201250CB2U008
- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 29 Dec 2011, 16:44
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201150CB2U010
- Slight
Ford Galaxy crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 27 Aug 2007, 22:30
- Ford Galaxy and a pedal cycle
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200750C21K219
- Slight
Peugeot 406 crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 11 Jun 2003, 13:45
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200350C21L134
- Slight
Gilera Runner 125 crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 15 Mar 2003, 12:10
- Gilera Runner 125, Seat Ibiza and Peugeot 106
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200350C21C220
- Serious
Saab 900 crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 24 May 2002, 19:54
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200250C213065
- Serious
Austin Maestro crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 8 Apr 2002, 11:30
- Austin Maestro and Toyota Starlet
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200250C212079
- Slight
Honda crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 9 May 2001, 19:42
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200150C212781
- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 11 Dec 1999, 17:52
- Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot 205
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199950C217150
- Serious
Audi Coupe crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 1 Nov 1995, 21:23
- Audi Coupe, Ford Escort and Ford Sierra
- 3 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199550C211466
- Serious
Kawasaki KMX125 crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 12 Apr 1995, 07:10
- Kawasaki KMX125 and Nissan Cabstar
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 199550C210444
- Slight
Nissan Bluebird crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 25 Jan 1995, 20:40
- Nissan Bluebird and Ford Mondeo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 199550C210196
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B3138 in North Devon, 13 Jan 1995, 10:55
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 199550C210049