Slight
Suzuki UH 125 crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 22 Apr 2024, 11:07
- Suzuki UH 125 and Hyundai i10
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2024501435300
B3186 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 70 collisions on the B3186 from 1979 to 2024, with 93 casualties. Of those crashes, 2 were fatal and 17 serious, and 3 people were killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B3186 in 2025, after 1 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 70
- 4,358th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 93
- 1.33 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 2
- 3 people killed
- Serious collisions
- 17
- 21 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 1 in 2024
Crash severity on the B3186
On the B3186, 2.9% of collisions were fatal and 24% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal22.9%
- Serious1724%
- Slight5173%
Where the B3186 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,358th
- Most casualties
- 4,367th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,485th
- Most serious collisions
- 4,187th
B3186 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3186 peaked at 5 in 1989; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3186, 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 4 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 8 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 3 |
| 1980 | 5 | 6 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the B3186
Saturday has the most collisions on the B3186 (13), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (19).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday11 (16%)
- Tuesday8 (11%)
- Wednesday12 (17%)
- Thursday6 (8.6%)
- Friday12 (17%)
- Saturday13 (19%)
- Sunday8 (11%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am3 (4.3%)
- 3am to 6am1 (1.4%)
- 6am to 9am8 (11%)
- 9am to noon14 (20%)
- Noon to 3pm5 (7.1%)
- 3pm to 6pm19 (27%)
- 6pm to 9pm14 (20%)
- 9pm to midnight6 (8.6%)
Collisions by month
- January4 (5.7%)
- February3 (4.3%)
- March3 (4.3%)
- April7 (10%)
- May5 (7.1%)
- June6 (8.6%)
- July10 (14%)
- August8 (11%)
- September8 (11%)
- October8 (11%)
- November6 (8.6%)
- December2 (2.9%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight53 (76%)
- Dark, no street lighting12 (17%)
- Dark, street lights lit4 (5.7%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (1.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3186 crashes
On the B3186, 71% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 59% on a dry road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph19 (27%)
- 40 mph1 (1.4%)
- 60 mph50 (71%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds58 (83%)
- Raining, no high winds10 (14%)
- Fine with high winds1 (1.4%)
- Raining with high winds1 (1.4%)
Road surface
- Dry41 (59%)
- Wet or damp27 (39%)
- Frost or ice1 (1.4%)
- Snow1 (1.4%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway69 (99%)
- Not recorded1 (1.4%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3186 crashes
Car occupants make up 78% of the people killed or injured on the B3186, followed by motorcyclists (13%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant73 (78%)
- Motorcyclist12 (13%)
- Van occupant3 (3.2%)
- Pedestrian2 (2.2%)
- Bus or coach occupant1 (1.1%)
- Cyclist1 (1.1%)
- Other vehicle occupant1 (1.1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car92 (75%)
- Motorcycle12 (9.8%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes8 (6.5%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes6 (4.9%)
- Bus or coach2 (1.6%)
- Other vehicle1 (0.8%)
- Pedal cycle1 (0.8%)
- Not recorded1 (0.8%)
Casualties by age
- 0 to 52 (2.2%)
- 11 to 152 (2.2%)
- 16 to 2026 (28%)
- 21 to 2512 (13%)
- 26 to 358 (8.6%)
- 36 to 4513 (14%)
- 46 to 5512 (13%)
- 56 to 6510 (11%)
- 66 to 753 (3.2%)
- Over 753 (3.2%)
- Not recorded2 (2.2%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider67 (72%)
- Passenger24 (26%)
- Pedestrian2 (2.2%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3186
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3186
Use the arrow keys to move the map and the plus and minus keys to zoom.
- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
B3186 crashes by council area
Of the 70 collisions on the B3186, 68 were in South Hams.
| Rank | Area | Collisions | Casualties | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | South Hams | 68 | 91 | 2 | 17 |
Recent crashes on the B3186
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3186, from 29 January 2003 to 22 April 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 29 May 2022, 15:08
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 2022501182967
- Serious
Renault Clio crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 17 Jun 2021, 20:50
- Renault Clio and Land Rover Discovery
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 2021501072146
- Slight
Renault Clio crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 12 Jul 2020, 18:37
- Renault Clio, Mercedes C Class and Audi Q5
- 3 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020500968648
- Serious
Jeep Cherokee crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 11 Jul 2020, 10:04
- Jeep Cherokee and Suzuki GSF 600
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2020500964317
- Slight
Ford Transit Connect crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 11 Nov 2019, 17:15
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019500905879
- Slight
Mercedes C Class crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 31 Jul 2019, 10:26
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2019500883692
- Serious
Pulse XF 125 crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 21 Dec 2018, 15:24
- Pulse XF 125 and Toyota Landcruiser
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 2018500809166
- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 19 Sep 2017, 19:25
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 2017500226199
- Serious
Yamaha WR 125 crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 16 Jul 2015, 19:00
- Yamaha WR 125 and Peugeot 206
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201550JI3G009
- Serious
Kia Rio crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 29 Oct 2013, 16:10
- Kia Rio and Volkswagen Golf
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 201350JI3G006
- Slight
Kia Venga crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 15 Oct 2013, 19:16
- Kia Venga and Volkswagen UP
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201350JI3G005
- Slight
Citroen Dispatch crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 26 Sep 2012, 16:05
- Citroen Dispatch and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201250JI3G010
- Slight
Honda Jazz crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 22 Aug 2011, 22:26
- Honda Jazz and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201150JI3G009
- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 9 Apr 2011, 16:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 201150JI3G004
- Slight
Nissan Micra crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 19 Jan 2011, 08:34
- Nissan Micra and Vauxhall Astra
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 201150JI3G005
- Slight
Ford Focus crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 4 May 2008, 05:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200850JI3I001
- Slight
Volvo V70 crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 30 Dec 2007, 13:18
- Volvo V70 and Ford Escort
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200750E52P993
- Slight
Fiat Punto crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 18 Jul 2006, 15:55
- Fiat Punto and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200650E52I597
- Slight
Skoda Felicia crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 12 Aug 2004, 09:45
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
Ref 200450E53L034
- Slight
BMW Z3 crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 1 May 2004, 09:53
- BMW Z3 and Volkswagen Passat
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200450E21F448
- Slight
Peugeot 205 crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 21 Nov 2003, 23:35
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200350E53R656
- Slight
Hyundai Accent crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 25 Aug 2003, 15:30
- Hyundai Accent and Ford Mondeo
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
Ref 200350E53J869
- Slight
Rover 200 Series crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 15 Jun 2003, 01:00
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
Ref 200350E52L209
- Slight
Rover Metro crash on the B3186 in the South Hams, 29 Jan 2003, 16:43
- Rover Metro and Vauxhall Brava
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
Ref 200350E52A665