Serious
Car crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 28 Mar 2024, 09:14
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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B3188 accidents: crash map and statistics
Police recorded 60 collisions on the B3188 from 1979 to 2024, with 94 casualties. Of those crashes, 1 was fatal and 8 serious, and 1 person was killed.
No collisions were recorded on the B3188 in 2025, after 2 in 2024.
- Collisions since 1979
- 60
- 4,476th highest of 4,923 roads
- Casualties
- 94
- 1.57 per collision
- Fatal collisions
- 1
- 1 person killed
- Serious collisions
- 8
- 8 seriously injured
- Collisions in 2025
- 0
- 2 in 2024
- Casualties in 2025
- 0
- 3 in 2024
Crash severity on the B3188
On the B3188, 1.7% of collisions were fatal and 13% serious, against 1.6% and 18% across Great Britain.
Collisions by severity, 1979 to 2024
- Fatal11.7%
- Serious813%
- Slight5185%
Where the B3188 ranks among 4,923 roads
- Most collisions
- 4,476th
- Most casualties
- 4,357th
- Most fatal collisions
- 3,933rd
- Most serious collisions
- 4,719th
B3188 accidents by year
Collisions on the B3188 peaked at 5 in 2001; none were recorded in 2025.
Collisions and casualties on the B3188, 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 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 12 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 5 |
| 1982 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
When crashes happen on the B3188
Wednesday has the most collisions on the B3188 (15), and 3pm to 6pm is the busiest time of day (16).
Collisions by day of the week
- Monday6 (10%)
- Tuesday9 (15%)
- Wednesday15 (25%)
- Thursday10 (17%)
- Friday9 (15%)
- Saturday6 (10%)
- Sunday5 (8.3%)
Collisions by time of day
- Midnight to 3am0 (0%)
- 3am to 6am1 (1.7%)
- 6am to 9am8 (13%)
- 9am to noon13 (22%)
- Noon to 3pm8 (13%)
- 3pm to 6pm16 (27%)
- 6pm to 9pm9 (15%)
- 9pm to midnight5 (8.3%)
Collisions by month
- January3 (5%)
- February3 (5%)
- March9 (15%)
- April3 (5%)
- May4 (6.7%)
- June4 (6.7%)
- July9 (15%)
- August4 (6.7%)
- September4 (6.7%)
- October7 (12%)
- November5 (8.3%)
- December5 (8.3%)
Light conditions at the time
- Daylight46 (77%)
- Dark, no street lighting13 (22%)
- Dark, lighting unknown1 (1.7%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Road and weather conditions in B3188 crashes
On the B3188, 83% of collisions happened where the speed limit was 60 mph and 52% on a wet or damp road surface.
Speed limit at the scene
- 30 mph8 (13%)
- 60 mph50 (83%)
- 70 mph2 (3.3%)
Weather at the time
- Fine, no high winds35 (58%)
- Raining, no high winds19 (32%)
- Fine with high winds2 (3.3%)
- Snowing, no high winds1 (1.7%)
- Other2 (3.3%)
- Not recorded1 (1.7%)
Road surface
- Wet or damp31 (52%)
- Dry28 (47%)
- Snow1 (1.7%)
Type of road
- Single carriageway56 (93%)
- Roundabout1 (1.7%)
- Not recorded3 (5%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
People hurt and vehicles involved in B3188 crashes
Car occupants make up 76% of the people killed or injured on the B3188, followed by pedestrians (13%).
Casualties by road user
- Car occupant71 (76%)
- Pedestrian12 (13%)
- Motorcyclist5 (5.3%)
- Cyclist2 (2.1%)
- Van occupant2 (2.1%)
- Goods vehicle occupant (over 3.5 tonnes)1 (1.1%)
- Other vehicle occupant1 (1.1%)
Vehicles involved
- Car74 (76%)
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes7 (7.2%)
- Goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes5 (5.2%)
- Motorcycle5 (5.2%)
- Bus or coach3 (3.1%)
- Pedal cycle2 (2.1%)
- Other vehicle1 (1%)
Casualties by age
- 6 to 103 (3.2%)
- 11 to 153 (3.2%)
- 16 to 2021 (22%)
- 21 to 258 (8.5%)
- 26 to 3514 (15%)
- 36 to 4515 (16%)
- 46 to 5510 (11%)
- 56 to 656 (6.4%)
- 66 to 756 (6.4%)
- Over 758 (8.5%)
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians
- Driver or rider52 (55%)
- Passenger30 (32%)
- Pedestrian12 (13%)
Source: Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data
Map of recent crashes on the B3188
Map of the 25 most recent crashes on the B3188
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- 25 crashes
- Serious
- Slight
Recent crashes on the B3188
These are the 25 most recent collisions on the B3188, from 30 March 2007 to 28 March 2024.
Severity
- Slight
Car crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 4 Jan 2024, 12:51
- Car and another car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 31 Mar 2023, 03:47
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Astra crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 6 Mar 2023, 17:21
- Vauxhall Astra and BMW 5 Series
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Car crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 7 Jul 2021, 23:15
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 2 Jul 2021, 11:01
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Skoda Octavia crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 14 Feb 2019, 16:45
- Skoda Octavia and Jaguar S Type
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Vectra crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 20 Aug 2017, 17:52
- Vauxhall Vectra and Mercedes C Class
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Peugeot 206 crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 18 Apr 2017, 17:48
- Peugeot 206 and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Volkswagen Golf crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 10 Jan 2017, 23:29
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Chevrolet Matiz crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 28 Oct 2016, 14:04
- 1 vehicle, 4 casualties
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- Slight
Nissan Juke crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 7 Sep 2016, 18:00
- Nissan Juke and a motorcycle 125cc to 500cc
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Ford Fiesta crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 21 Dec 2015, 15:14
- Ford Fiesta and a car
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Van crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 28 Oct 2015, 15:20
- 1 vehicle, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Ford C-Max crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 27 Dec 2014, 20:20
- 1 vehicle, 3 casualties
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- Slight
Renault Scenic crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 2 Mar 2012, 13:27
- Renault Scenic and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 27 May 2011, 15:55
- Vauxhall Corsa and Nissan Primera
- 2 vehicles, 2 casualties
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- Slight
Motorcycle crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 27 May 2010, 10:12
- 1 vehicle, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Fiat Idea crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 23 Mar 2010, 11:32
- Fiat Idea and Land Rover Defender
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Citroen Berlingo crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 17 Mar 2010, 16:20
- Citroen Berlingo and a car
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Dennis crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 19 Nov 2008, 08:40
- Dennis and Ford KA
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Van crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 5 Feb 2008, 10:10
- Van or goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes and a goods vehicle 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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- Slight
Volvo V70 crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 22 Jul 2007, 10:12
- Volvo V70 and Peugeot 306
- 2 vehicles, 6 casualties
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- Serious
Vauxhall Corsa crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 7 Jul 2007, 21:30
- 1 vehicle, 5 casualties
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- Slight
Dennis crash on the B3188 in Somerset, 30 Mar 2007, 14:00
- Dennis and Peugeot 306
- 2 vehicles, 1 casualty
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